Senior Hydraulic Engineer - Heavy Industry Brake Systems

Svendborg Brakes; Vejstrup; On-site; DKK 522,388 - 671,642; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Great lunch program

Job summary

Svendborg Brakes in Vejstrup, Denmark seeks a Senior Hydraulic Engineer (Team Lead) to innovate hydraulic systems for heavy industries. This role involves leading hydraulic design and development while providing technical support and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have a robust background in hydraulic engineering, ideally with 10+ years of experience. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of Danish is a plus. The position offers competitive compensation, a supportive culture, and opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Solid background in hydraulic engineering within heavy industries is required.
• Experience in ISO-certified environments and a safety-first approach.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hydraulic design and development for next-generation brake systems.
• Provide technical and commercial support for bidding activities.
• Act as technical liaison with customers and suppliers throughout project execution.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering experience

Hands-on problem solving

Project management using stage-gate models

Proficiency in MS Office

Fluent in English

Tools

AXAPTA ERP system

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Engineer (Team Lead) – Heavy Industry Brake Systems

Location: Vejstrup, Denmark • Department: Engineering

Are you ready to lead innovation in hydraulic systems? Join the global leader in braking solutions and help shape high‑performance systems for wind, oil & gas, mining, and other demanding sectors. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you combine sound engineering judgment with practical execution—collaborating across teams and engaging directly with customers and suppliers.

Your impact

• Lead end‑to‑end hydraulic design and development for next‑generation brake systems.
• Translate customer needs into robust technical solutions that meet global standards and deliver measurable performance.
• Strengthen knowledge sharing and standardization to improve quality, speed, and efficiency across projects.

What you’ll do

• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for hydraulic systems—owning architecture, design calculations, and component selection.
• Prepare technical layouts, schematics, and proposals to support Sales and Marketing.
• Provide technical and commercial support (cost estimates, business cases) for bidding activities.
• Plan and execute system testing, inspection, and validation to ensure reliability and safety.
• Lead root‑cause analyses and support quality claims and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as technical liaison with customers and suppliers throughout project execution, including site visits.
• Drive development projects that advance our brake solutions and set new benchmarks.
• Capture, structure, and standardize technical knowledge to enhance processes and tools.

What you bring

• Experience: Solid background in hydraulic engineering within wind, oil & gas, mining, marine, or similar heavy industries (typically 10+ years; we welcome capable candidates with equivalent experience and growth potential).
• Skills: Strong theoretical foundation paired with practical, hands‑on problem solving.
• Tools & systems: Proficiency with MS Office; experience with ERP systems (we use AXAPTA, other platforms are welcome).
• Ways of working: Familiarity with stage‑gate project models; experience with Wrike or similar tools is an advantage.
• Mindset: Organized, proactive, and collaborative—able to work independently while enabling the team.
• Quality & safety: Experience in ISO‑certified environments and a safety‑first approach.
• Language & travel: Fluent in English (spoken and written); Danish is a plus. Willing to travel ~30 days per year.

Why join us

• Work on innovative, high‑impact projects shaping the future of hydraulic brake systems.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative culture that values sharing knowledge and continuous improvement.
• Great opportunities for personal and professional growth through learning, mentoring, and responsibility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits: salary, pension plan, health insurance, and a great lunch program.
• A dynamic role with flexibility and diverse tasks—where your ideas can make a real difference.

Inclusion & equal opportunity

We value different perspectives and welcome applicants with varied career paths. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your potential matters.

If you want to hear more about the position, please feel free to contact Nikolaj Pave. Tlf. 63255255.

Deadline: Ongoing