Application Engineer

Macstaff; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare (BUPA)

Company pension scheme

Death in service insurance

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Relocation assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent working environment

Job summary

Macstaff is seeking an Applications Engineer (Sealing & Hydraulics) near Cirencester to own product applications from enquiry through design, development, manufacture and release. You will apply your expertise in sealing systems, hydraulics and materials to develop innovative solutions for demanding customers.

The role requires hands-on design experience, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and applications engineering within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of O-rings, sealing products, hydraulic systems or related fluid-power applications.
• Understanding of elastomers, polymers and composites.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify and develop precision components (O-rings, seals, bearings).
• Provide technical guidance on sealing systems, hydraulics, materials and design.
• Create and approve 3D CAD drawings with SolidWorks, including GD&T and tolerances.
• Select engineering materials (PTFE, PEEK, elastomers, plastics, composites).
• Offer expert customer support, including site visits and reviews.
• Investigate performance issues and propose engineering fixes.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing and sales for delivery.
• Support QA and continuous improvement (ISO 9001, PPAP, FMEA, FAI).

Skills

Mechanical design

Applications engineering

Sealing systems

SolidWorks

Materials knowledge

Problem solving

Customer communication

Education

HND, Degree or apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Applications Engineer (Sealing & Hydraulics)

You will like

Applications Engineering for a highly respected, growing specialist engineering business in the Cirencester area, on the Gloucestershire/Wiltshire border. This innovative company provides high-performance engineering and precision sealing solutions to demanding industries including Formula 1, Motorsport, Oil & Gas, Hydraulics, Pumps, Chemical Processing and Fluid Handling.

You will enjoy working with advanced engineering technology, high-performance polymers, elastomers and composites, delivering technically challenging solutions where performance, precision and reliability are paramount.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Applications Engineer, Design Engineer or Mechanical Engineer to take on a senior technical role within a successful and expanding business. With an excellent salary, comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance available, our client is prepared to invest in securing the right engineering professional.

You will like

The Applications Engineer (Sealing & Hydraulics) job itself, which is a senior, hands-on, customer-facing engineering role taking ownership of product applications from initial enquiry through design, development, manufacturing and release.

You will apply your engineering design, materials and applications knowledge to develop innovative solutions for technically demanding customer requirements. More specifically:

• Design, specify and develop precision engineered components, including O-rings, hydraulic seals, rotary seals, bearings, bushes and other specialist sealing products.
• Provide technical guidance on sealing systems, hydraulic applications, material selection and engineering design.
• Produce and approve engineering designs using SolidWorks 3D CAD, including detailed drawings, GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Specify appropriate engineering materials, including PTFE, PEEK, elastomers, thermoplastics and composites.
• Provide expert technical support to customers, including occasional site visits and application reviews.
• Investigate product performance, technical issues and component failures, recommending practical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing and sales teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support engineering quality assurance and continuous improvement, including ISO 9001, PPAP, FMEA and First Article Inspection.

You will have

To be successful as Applications Engineer / Design Engineer, you will bring a strong combination of practical engineering experience, technical knowledge and customer-facing communication skills. More specifically:

• Experience in mechanical design, applications engineering or product engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of O-rings, sealing products, hydraulic systems or related fluid-power applications.
• Understanding of engineering materials, including elastomers, thermoplastics, polymers and composites.
• Experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software, with sound engineering design principles.
• Familiarity with precision manufacturing processes, machining, moulding and engineering quality systems.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical solutions to customer requirements.
• Confidence communicating directly with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (HND, Degree or apprenticeship) or equivalent industry experience.

Experience within sealing technology, hydraulics, pumps, valves, compressors, motorsport or oil and gas would be advantageous.

Above all, you will be a proactive, commercially aware engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

You will get

As Applications Engineer (Sealing & Hydraulics), you will enjoy an excellent remuneration package reflecting your technical experience and contribution. Salary: £60,000–£70,000+ Negotiable DOE + Fantastic Benefits Package

• Competitive company performance bonus.
• Private medical healthcare (BUPA).
• Company pension scheme.
• Death in service insurance.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus Bank Holidays.
• Relocation assistance available for suitable candidates.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and additional employee benefits.
• Excellent working environment with technically challenging engineering applications.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing specialist engineering business.

Working hours:

Monday–Thursday 08:30–17:00, Friday 08:30–16:00.

This is a permanent, office-based opportunity near Cirencester, Gloucestershire/Wiltshire border, with occasional UK and international travel.

Our client is willing to be flexible on remuneration and support relocation to secure the right candidate.

Macstaff – Expertise. Integrity. Commitment.