Design Engineer | Stafford | 12-Month Contract (Likely to Extend) Rate: Up to £28.22 p/h Hours: 37 per week | Fully Onsite Start: ASAPJoin a leading engineering organisation and play a key role in designing the next generation of high-performance diesel and Spark-ignited engines. This position offers the chance to work on complex engineering projects and support the development of new product concepts used across critical global industries.About the RoleAs a Design Engineer, you will contribute to the end-to-end design and development of engine components and systems, ensuring they meet performance, durability, quality, cost, and serviceability requirements. You''ll work closely with global teams, suppliers, and on-site engineers to deliver high-quality design outputs and support project milestones.This is a backfill role with immediate impact, joining a collaborative engineering office of around 30-40 team members.What You''ll Be Working OnDesigning and developing engine components and systems for timely production releaseCreating and refining 3D models using CreoLeading and supporting DFMEA and DVPandamp;R activitiesSupporting prototype build, testing and analysisConducting materials research and competitive benchmarkingWorking with suppliers on development and performance improvementsEnsuring high-quality, defect-free design releasesPreparing technical presentations and documentationWhat You''ll NeedEssential experience:Spark-ignited or diesel engine designProduct developm