Design Engineer – Pressure & Fluid Systems (4-Day Week)

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

Life Cover: 2x Annual Salary

Pension contributions

Competitive bonus scheme

Holiday 5 weeks

Job summary

Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited, part of CIRCOR’s Aerospace and Defence Division, invites applications for a Design Engineer in our Uxbridge site. You will design, analyse and develop pressure control and fluid system products for defence and industrial applications, producing robust drawings and documentation.

The role requires collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Projects to meet quality, cost and delivery targets, with emphasis on lifecycle management and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in mechanical design engineering environment advantageous.
• Experience producing engineering designs, calculations and documentation.
• Experience in design and manufacture of pressure equipment desirable.
• Strong 3D CAD and 2D drawing skills (SolidWorks preferred).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to perform calculations.
• Understanding of engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong organisational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated and ownership of assigned work essential.

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 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

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Simulink

MathCAD

ANSYS

Job description

Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited, part of CIRCOR’s Aerospace and Defence Division, invites applications for a Design Engineer in our Uxbridge site. You will design, analyse and develop pressure control and fluid system products for defence and industrial applications, producing robust drawings and documentation.

The role requires collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Projects to meet quality, cost and delivery targets, with emphasis on lifecycle management and continuous