Design Engineer - CAB / Chassis / Hydraulics / Vehicle Integration

Technosoft Engineering; Middleton in Teesdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in the UK is looking for a Design Engineer specializing in hydraulics. Candidates should possess a BE/B. Tech in Mechanical or Automotive and ideally have over 4 years of experience in the industry. Key responsibilities include the design and detailing of systems and components, as well as project oversight through various product life cycles. Applicants should be proficient in CAD and have a good understanding of various vehicle systems. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrates understanding of stress, strain fatigue.
• Familiar with design fundamentals of multiple vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Identifying needs, setting requirements and defining problems.
• Concept, design, and detailing of systems and components.
• Communicating design requirements to internal and external customers.
• Setting and overseeing the validation of the requirements.
• Product launch support.
• Problem-solving through the product lifecycle.

Skills

Ownership of tasks

Working as part of a cross-functional team

Knowledge of hydraulics

Understanding of vehicle regulations

6 Sigma knowledge

Participating in FMEAs

Effective workload management

Promoting safe working practices

Education

BE / B. Tech in Mechanical / Automotive

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

Experience

4 – 6 years

Qualifications

BE / B/Tech – Mechanical / Automotive / or Equivalent

Job Title

Design Engineer – Hydraulics

Job Location

United Kingdom (UK)

Job Responsibilities

• Identifying needs, setting requirements defining problems
• Concept, design, and detailing of systems and components
• Communicating design requirements to internal external customers
• Setting overseeing the validation of the requirements
• Product launch support
• Problem-solving through the product lifecycle

Must To Have

• Basic rounded Engineering knowledge
• Demonstrates understanding of stress, strain fatigue and understands manual calculations
• Design methodology taking designs through the product lifecycle
• Material specifications
• Understanding of structures
• Applies BS8888 and creates good-quality drawings
• Proficient in CAD, ideally Solid Edge
• Proficient and accurate in BOM creation
• Fastener technology
• Familiar with design fundamentals of multiple vehicle systems
• Relevant manufacturing processes
• Relevant experience/automotive knowledge including yellow goods, Hydraulics, Chassis, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle Systems
• Working with customers and suppliers to develop improve products
• Demonstrates awareness of Cost/Quality/Time
• Takes ownership of individual tasks and works within guidelines to resolve within the required timing without supervision
• Able to work autonomously.
• Able to work as part of a x-functional team
• Calls design reviews when required to seek feedback

Skills And Abilities

• Takes ownership of individual tasks and works within guidelines to resolve within required timing without supervision and able to work autonomously.
• Able to work as part of a cross-functional team
• Working knowledge of hydraulics
• Knowledge of vehicle regulations standards – machinery directive 1501
• 6 Sigma, Understanding of variability and capability
• 4+ years relevant industry experience
• Participates in FMEAs, FEA, risk reliability analysis
• Manage own workload/plan effectively, communicates clearly in timely manner, Writes technical reports etc.
• Promotes safe working practices in line with Health Safety
• Works to processes and procedures in place.