Defence Fluid Systems Design Engineer (4‑Day Week)

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week – Fridays off

Pension: Employer's & Employee's

Employer-only option salary exchange

Generous holiday equivalent to 5 weeks

Medical insurance with option to add

Culture calendar events

Birthday lunch monthly

Employee benefits portal with product‑

Active social club – regular events

Job summary

CIRCOR International in the UK, Hale Hamilton, seeks a Design Engineer in Uxbridge to support the design, analysis and development of pressure control and fluid system products for defence and industrial applications.

The successful candidate will produce engineering designs, calculations, technical documentation and manufacturing drawings, while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Projects to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience within a mechanical design engineering environment would be 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

3D CAD

2D drawing

Engineering calculations

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Simulink

MathCAD

ANSYS

Job description

CIRCOR International in the UK, Hale Hamilton, seeks a Design Engineer in Uxbridge to support the design, analysis and development of pressure control and fluid system products for defence and industrial applications.

The successful candidate will produce engineering designs, calculations, technical documentation and manufacturing drawings, while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Projects to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.