Mechanical Development Engineer

PHINIA · Capstone, Medway

Mechanical Development Engineer at PHINIA, based in Capstone, Medway, paying £48,000 - £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£48,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location
Capstone, Medway · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
15 Aug 2026
Sector
Mechanical Engineer

7% below the typical rate for mechanical engineer

Reference 225374157

About the role

Mechanical Development Engineer Hybrid / flexible working opportunities We are currently seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer to join our team in Gillingham, Kent. We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow. What we offer you • 25 days annual holiday, + bank holidays, • 37 hour per week, • Pension Scheme, • Bonus based on achieving budget, • Subsidised canteen, • Free on site parking, • Onsite gym, • Cycle to work cheme, • Eye care, • Hybrid / flexible working opportunities, • Staff discount with selected retailers, • Death in service. Key responsibilites of a Mechanical Development Engineer: • Prepare validation plans based on risk assessments and FMEA’s. • Support or lead test development to understand the limits of the diesel pump designs. • Support planning of tests on rigs & engines and track execution of validation plans. • Interpret test data by conducting analysis on various parameters monitored during testing and report the results. • Analyse and report on diesel pumps after completion of internal rig & engine tests and customer engine & vehicle tests. • Root cause analysis of failed diesel pumps, performance assessments and correlation of diesel pumps running on test bench vs engine and vehicle returns. • Support or prepare reliability calculations for the diesel pump. • Support design and gate review meetings. • Support continuous improvement opportunities. • Ensure EH&S and Quality Management System conformance (IATF 16949). • Support customer and supplier project meetings as and when required. • Support department targets, Budget, Performance metrics and Quality Standards. Mandatory • Knowledge of DFMEA methodology. • Knowledge of Change management systems. Desirable • Reliability Engineering knowledge; eg: Weibull, FRACAS, FMEA, Statistical Analysis etc. • Knowledge of problem solving methodologies. • Experience working with customers and communicating at various levels of the organisation PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. NO AGENCIES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK  

Reference: 225374157 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 15 Aug 2026 · Listed via PHINIA

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