Defence Fluid Systems Design Engineer (4-Day Week)

Hale Hamilton; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week (38 hours)

Employer and employee pension

Salary exchange option

5 weeks holiday

Medical insurance option

Birthday lunch and social club

Employee benefits portal with product‑

Regular events

Job summary

Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited, part of CIRCOR’s Aerospace and Defence Division, is seeking a Design Engineer in Uxbridge to develop pressure control and fluid system products for defence and industrial applications.

The role involves producing engineering designs, calculations and drawings, collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Projects, and supporting product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a mechanical design engineering environment is advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience in producing engineering designs, calculations and technical documentation.
• Experience in the design and manufacture of pressure equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong 3D CAD and 2D drawing skills (SolidWorks preferred).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform engineering calculations.
• Sound understanding of engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach, strong technical skills and a commitment to engineering excellence are essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and willing to take ownership of assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis using in-house and third-party tools (e.g. Simulink, MathCAD, ANSYS).
• Apply GD&T and engineering standards to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.
• Produce engineering documentation including calculations, reports and technical submissions.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and translate requirements into engineering solutions.
• Deliver assigned work to agreed timescales, proactively communicating risks, issues and support requirements.
• Support prototype design, build and testing activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve production and product issues.
• Support existing products through design improvements, issue resolution and lifecycle management.
• Participate in technical reviews and maintain accurate engineering records.
• Engage professionally with customers and internal stakeholders when required.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication (written & verbal)

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

2D drawings

Simulink

MathCAD

ANSYS

Job description

Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited, part of CIRCOR’s Aerospace and Defence Division, is seeking a Design Engineer in Uxbridge to develop pressure control and fluid system products for defence and industrial applications.

The role involves producing engineering designs, calculations and drawings, collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Projects, and supporting product development and continuous improvement initiatives.