Design Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Hydraulic Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing hydraulic systems for various projects. This role requires a strong understanding of hydraulic principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Design and develop hydraulic systems and components for various applications.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and simulations to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Design of systems for simple HPUs, pipework installations, minor modifications to existing systems, etc
• Provide support for compiling sales tenders; bills of materials, component pricing, time estimating, etc
• Produce CAD models of assemblies such as manifolds, pipework installations, and HPUs
• Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications either designed personally or sketched out by others.
• Check system designs, schematics, manifolds designs, and calculations produced by others prior to manufacture or release to customers
• Collaborate with the senior hydraulic project solutions manager, electrical & controls project solutions manager and project managers to integrate hydraulic systems into overall project designs.
• Conduct testing and validation of hydraulic systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hydraulic systems during the design, implementation & commissioning phases.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Write the sections of operation and maintenance manuals relating to the hydraulic parts of the system.
• Produce , including maintenance, works instructions for the site service engineers to follow when on site or in the workshop.
• Provide support and training to workshop technicians when assembling, testing and commissioning hydraulic equipment (complete systems, components and/or sub-systems)
• Write works instructions for the site service engineers to follow when on site or in the workshop
• Write commissioning and other test documents and lead the commissioning of hydraulic systems at the client's site.

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in System design?, * Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in hydraulic system design and engineering. Previously experience, or significant knowledge of open loop hydraulic systems. Previous experience of closed loop hydraulic systems a bonus.
• Familiarity with ISO 4413, ISO 1219, etc
• Proficiency in hydraulic design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar). Knowledge of Hydrosym hydraulic system schematic software and Mathcad is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic principles, fluid dynamics, and system components.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

Relationships & Special Requirements

Key Relationships

• Hydraulic Project Solutions Manager
• Electrical & Controls Project Solutions Manager
• Project Managers
• Head of Project Sales

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel within the UK, and occasionally overseas

Measurements / KPI Themes

Performance will be measured against key themes including:

• Quality and accuracy of design work
• Timeliness of project deliverables
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Compliance with relevant standards and processes

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' design experience
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems and relevant standards
• Ability to produce hydraulic schematic drawings
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and mechanical drawing
• Full UK driving licence