Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Abbotskerswell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Career progression

Job summary

ATA Recruitment is representing an Exeter-based engineering solutions business seeking a Design Engineer (Hydraulics) to design bespoke hydraulic systems and power packs for industrial applications. You will develop 3D models and drawings through the full lifecycle from concept to installation, liaising with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires hands-on hydraulic design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and the ability to perform hydraulic calculations with a focus on DFМ and

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing hydraulic systems.
• Experience with hydraulic power packs, cylinders, manifolds or fluid power equipment.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD package.
• Ability to carry out hydraulic calculations and component selection.
• Understanding of fabrication, sheet metal and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic power packs and bespoke hydraulic systems for industrial applications.
• Produce detailed 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create manufacturing and assembly drawings for production.
• Perform hydraulic sizing, flow and power calculations.
• Specify hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, filtration systems and hose assemblies.
• Design supporting fabricated structures including frames, skids, enclosures and bracketry.
• Support projects from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal engineering teams.
• Conduct occasional site visits for surveys and equipment measurements.

Skills

Hydraulic design

SolidWorks / 3D CAD

Manufacturing drawings

Hydraulic calculations

Communication

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Design Engineer (Hydraulics) Exeter | £42,000 - £55,000 Benefits | Permanent | Monday-Friday

ATA Recruitment are supporting an established engineering solutions business in Exeter that specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of bespoke hydraulic systems. Due to continued growth and increased project demand, they are looking to appoint a Design Engineer with strong hydraulic design experience to join their specialist engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, bespoke projects for customers operating within aerospace, defence, advanced manufacturing, FMCG and industrial sectors. You'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept design through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic power packs and bespoke hydraulic systems for industrial applications.
• Produce detailed 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create manufacturing and assembly drawings for production.
• Perform hydraulic sizing, flow and power calculations.
• Specify hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, filtration systems and hose assemblies.
• Design supporting fabricated structures including frames, skids, enclosures and bracketry.
• Support projects from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal engineering teams.
• Conduct occasional site visits for surveys and equipment measurements.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Hydraulic Design Engineers or Project Design Engineers who have experience designing hydraulic systems within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience designing hydraulic systems.
• Experience with hydraulic power packs, cylinders, manifolds or fluid power equipment.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD package.
• Ability to carry out hydraulic calculations and component selection.Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of fabrication, sheet metal and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience

• Mobile or industrial hydraulics.
• Pneumatic systems.
• Special purpose machinery.
• Defence, aerospace or industrial manufacturing projects.
• Pressure systems.
• Fluid power design calculations and technical specifications.

What's On Offer?

• £42,000 - £55,000 basic salary.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.

Exposure to a wide variety of bespoke engineering projects.

Career progression within a growing engineering business.

Significant autonomy and technical ownership.

Long-term stability and development opportunities.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.