Position : Design Engineer, Design and Development Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Design and Development Engineer Hydraulics

Specialism : Hydraulics

Location : South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, W. Yorkshire, S. Yorkshire

Salary : Very negotiable according to experience from £40,000 to £70,000

Hybrid : Potentially. Office based preferred but some hybrid may be available

Working Hours : Monday to Friday days. Early finish Friday. 37 hours per week

Flexi time : Yes subject to core hours

Suitable for new graduate : No, proven professional experience is essential

Visa Support : We are happy to consider Visa support or sponsorship subject to you having proven professional experience

Driving licence : Full UK licence preferred to allow for site or customer meetings as required

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

The Role :

• Design and development of hydraulic components and systems
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using advanced CAD software
• Utilize simulation software such as CFD and FEA for engineering calculations
• Design components, products and systems that optimise energy consumption and performance
• Work with remote monitoring and associated sensors and hardware
• Understand hydraulics / fluid power application requirements in various markets
• Assist production in analysing failures to determine root cause and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop test procedures and conduct prototype validation testing.
• Work with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop and update production processes and specifications to ensure quality and performance of components
• Develop existing products and design / develop brand new products to serve new markets

Technical Leadership

• Identify and implement opportunities for energy savings and performance improvements
• Represent the company at industry conferences, focusing on applications in fluid power components
• Contribute to the company's strategic technology roadmap for smart, connected hydraulic solutions

Project Management

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence
• Develop project timelines, resource allocation plans, and risk mitigation strategies
• Present project updates and technical reports to senior management and stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for product enhancements and cost reduction
• Develop and implement new design methodologies and tools to improve efficiency
• Contribute to the company's intellectual property portfolio through patents and technical publications

Requirements :

Education and Experience

• Degree level qualification in mechanical engineering or similar
• Preferably at least 3 years of experience in fluid power design or working with fluid power
• Proven track record of successful engineering projects

Preferred

• Hydraulic component or system design strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of hydraulic system principles, fluid dynamics, and pump design
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor)
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings or industry conferences.

Key words : Design and Development Engineer Hydraulics, W. Yorkshire, S. Yorkshire

About Us

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