Design Engineer - CAB / Chassis / Hydraulics / Vehicle Integration

Technosoft Engineering; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Moreton-in-Marsh is seeking a Design Engineer specializing in hydraulics. The ideal candidate should have 4 to 6 years of relevant experience and a BE/B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Automotive fields. Responsibilities include concept design, detailing, and supporting product launches while working closely with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Solid Edge, is essential, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrates understanding of stress, strain fatigue with manual calculations.
• Proficient in creating good-quality drawings with BS8888 standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs, set requirements, and define problems.
• Concept, design, and detail systems and components.
• Communicate design requirements to customers.

Skills

Ownership of tasks and autonomy

Ability to work in a cross-functional team

Working knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of vehicle regulations and standards

6 Sigma understanding

4+ years relevant industry experience

Clear communication

Technical report writing

Promotes safe working practices

Education

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

Tools

CAD, ideally Solid Edge

Job description

Job title

Design Engineer – Hydraulics

Experience

4 – 6 years

Qualifications

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

Job Location

United Kingdom (UK)

Job Responsibilities Desirables

Main Duties and 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 cross-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.