Component Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Component Engineer to join our customers engineering team on a maternity cover contract through to January 2027. This is a senior-level role suited to a confident professional who can work independently, manage complex component-related challenges, and support cross-functional engineering teams. Location: Warwick Contract: Maternity Cover - Until End of January 2027 Rate: £27.50 per hour Status: Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Select, approve, and qualify purchased components used within assemblies or end products Ensure component selections meet cost, reliability, and quality requirements Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to purchased components Work closely with product developers and design engineers to support design reviews and component decisions Manage component-related projects and processes with minimal supervision Coach, review, and support the work of junior engineers or lower-level professionals Address complex, non-routine problems using advanced technical judgementAbout You Proven experience working as a Component Engineer or in a closely related engineering role Strong understanding of component qualification, supplier selection, and cost-reliability trade-offs Comfortable managing projects independently and making sound technical decisions Experienced in collaborating with development and design teams Confident in mentoring and reviewing the work of others Ability to resolve difficult and sometimes complex engineering problems If you are a skilled Component Engineer looking for a long-term contract opportunity within a collaborative engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you