At a Glance
- Tasks: Design bespoke hydraulic solutions and take projects from concept to delivery.
- Company: Reputable engineering firm known for precision and reliability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in highly regulated industries.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical engineering background and proficiency in 3D CAD software.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 35000 £ per year.
Salary: 33,000 - 35,000 DoE
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 2:30pm Friday - 38 hours per week
Benefits: Ongoing training/professional development, 25 days holiday +8 bank holidays, Holiday purchase scheme, Private healthcare scheme and more.
Job Type: Permanent
Stafflex are proudly working with a specialist engineering and manufacturing business with a long-established reputation for delivering bespoke solutions where precision, reliability and performance are critical. Working across demanding and highly regulated sectors, they design and manufacture hydraulic and fluid power solutions to a range of highly regulated and technically demanding industries. Known for delivering high-quality engineered products and bespoke solutions to customers across the UK and internationally, they seek to reinforce their team with a skilled Design Engineer.
As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of their bespoke products, taking the projects from initial concept through to manufacture, testing, installation and final delivery. You will be responsible for interpreting customer requirements, developing robust solutions, and working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Design and develop bespoke hydraulic and fluid power solutions.
- Produce 3D models, technical drawings, schematics and Bill of Materials using CAD software.
- Carry out engineering calculations to validate system performance, functionality and integrity.
- Support projects through their full life cycle, including installation and commissioning.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities, design standards, and product development initiatives.
Strong mechanical engineering background within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD or equivalent.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes for Design for Manufacture principles.
Experience working within highly regulated/high-integrity sectors such as defence, nuclear, oil & gas, or renewable energy isn't essential, but is desirable.
