Design and Applications Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment

Gloucester

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is seeking an experienced Design and Applications Engineer in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The role focuses on sealing and hydraulic applications, taking ownership from inquiry through to design and release, with close collaboration with customers, suppliers, sales and engineering to develop robust solutions.

The position requires hands-on sealing product experience, hydraulics knowledge, SolidWorks proficiency, and a strong grasp of GD&T and material selection.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience in design or applications engineering.
Experience with sealing products across elastomeric, thermoplastic and composite materials.
Strong hydraulics knowledge and fluid power applications.
Experience with hydraulic sealing systems (Rod, Piston, Wiper, Buffer Seals).
Proficient in GD&T and tolerance analysis.
Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

Act as technical contact for customers on sealing and hydraulic projects.
Provide guidance on seal selection, design and material compatibility.
Design and specify hydraulic sealing solutions (Rod, Piston, Wipers, etc.).
Create 3D/2D designs with SolidWorks and produce drawings with GD&T.
Lead technical failure analysis and corrective actions.
Collaborate with suppliers on manufacturing processes and tolerances.
Support PPAP, ISIRs, NCRs, FMEA and other quality activities.
Produce technical documentation (datasheets, application notes).
Visit customer/supplier sites when required.

Skills

Sealing & hydraulics

SolidWorks

GD&T

Material selection

Technical communication

3D/2D design

APQP knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Design and Applications Engineer

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

£45,000 - £55,000 Per Annum + Excellent Benefits! (See Below)

RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE - UP TO £8,000

We at JKR are supporting our client, a growing specialist engineering business, providing solutions across a range of industries including Motorsport, Formula 1, Oil & Gas, Pumps, Chemical Processing and Fluid Handling!

They are currently looking for an experienced Design and Applications Engineer to join their engineering team, specialising in sealing and hydraulic applications.

This is a hands-on, customer-focused position where you will take ownership of sealing and hydraulic applications from initial customer enquiry through to design and release. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, Sales and Engineering to develop technically robust solutions for demanding applications.

Design and Applications Engineer Responsibilities:

Act as a technical point of contact for customers regarding sealing and hydraulic applications
Provide technical guidance on seal selection, design and material compatibility
Design and specify hydraulic sealing solutions including Rod Seals, Piston Seals, Wipers, Buffer Seals, Wear Rings, O-Rings and Rotary Seals
Produce 3D and 2D designs using SolidWorks, including engineering drawings, GD&T and tolerance analysis
Select suitable elastomeric and thermoplastic materials including PTFE, PEEK, FKM, FFKM, HNBR, NBR, EPDM and Polyurethane
Carry out sealing calculations including squeeze/stretch, groove fill, extrusion gaps and compression-set allowances
Lead technical failure analysis and root cause investigations, providing recommendations and corrective actions
Work closely with suppliers regarding manufacturing processes, tooling, tolerances and pre-production builds
Apply DfM and DfA principles across CNC machining, polymer machining, moulding and finishing processes
Support quality activities including PPAP, FAIRs, ISIRs, NCRs, FMEA, 5 Why and 8D
Produce technical documentation including application notes, datasheets and validation reports
Visit customer and supplier sites when required

Design and Applications Engineer Required Experience:

Previous experience within a Design Engineering or Applications Engineering position
Strong hands-on experience with sealing products, ideally across elastomeric, thermoplastic and composite materials
Strong knowledge of hydraulics and fluid power applications
Experience with hydraulic cylinder sealing systems including Rod, Piston, Wiper and Buffer Seals
Good understanding of seal glands, dynamic and static sealing and seal selection
Knowledge of sealing materials including PTFE, PEEK, FKM, FFKM, HNBR, NBR, EPDM and Polyurethane
Proficient using SolidWorks
Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
Confident communicating technically with customers and suppliers
Knowledge of APQP and associated quality documentation
Engineering Apprenticeship, HND, Degree or equivalent engineering experience would be beneficial
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience within Oil & Gas, Motorsport, Pumps, Valves, Compressors, Rotating Equipment or a sealing-focused manufacturing environment would be particularly advantageous.