Engineering Manager

Hydreco Hydraulics; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydreco Hydraulics, part of a global Daikin group, seeks a Senior Engineer in Poole to lead high‑quality hydraulic engineering projects. You will drive design, technical investigations and cost‑effective solutions while coordinating internal stakeholders for safe, on‑time delivery.

The role requires seniority in mechanical design, experience in the defence sector and hands‑on leadership to mentor engineers and collaborate with sales and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience in defence sector and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Experience with Solid Edge and Auto Desk is essential.
• Senior engineering experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to progress to a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to meet day-to-day targets and mentor junior engineers.
• Plan and execute strategies to complete projects on time.
• Develop and manage works instructions and review engineering documentation.
• Review contracts and submit permits as required.
• Research and develop designs and products for hydraulics.
• Create project schedules, budgets and cost estimates, and assemble teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

AutoDesk

Job description

Hydreco Hydraulics is part of the Duplomatic Motions Solutions group of companies and is a member of the Daikin Group. The company is dedicated to the design, manufacture and distribution of products servicing the transport and mobile hydraulics sector. With its rich heritage of legacy companies, Hydreco has a combined history of over 100 years in development of solutions. Engineering excellence is at the core of our global organization, and we pride ourselves on supporting customers through leading edge products with a focus on growing the business through an international network.

Primary Purpose:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior Engineer is a hands-on leadership role that plays a critical part in delivering high-quality products and solutions to our customers.

As the Senior Engineer, you will lead key engineering projects, ensuring that all engineering activities are executed efficiently and to the highest standards. You will be responsible for identifying, managing, and resolving engineering challenges while providing practical, innovative, and cost-effective technical solutions that support Hydreco's operational and business objectives. The role encompasses site evaluations, engineering design, technical investigations, and the development of commercially viable solutions to complex engineering issues. You will also be responsible for liaising with, appointing,

and coordinating internal stakeholders and technical professionals to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality, cost, and time requirements

• Leading a team of Engineers to ensure day to day targets are met and to mentor junior engineers
• Planning and executing strategies for completing projects on time
• Management and development of Works instructions
• Reviewing all documentation associated with engineering projects, completing mechanical analysis reports,
• Reviewing contract documents, and completion and submission of any necessary permit applications
• Researching and developing designs and products
• Developing a project schedule and budget, completing cost estimation reports, assembling the engineering team,
• Assigning tasks, setting deadlines, and ordering materials
• Working with sales team and application engineers to deliver customer requirements
• Driving a Continuous Improvement culture, working in collaboration with other departments to improve operating
• Performance, reduce waste, control costs, and modernise processes
• Working closely with the Quality and Production departments to ensure engineering support
• Taking the lead for engineering in planning for and hosting successful visits including customers, auditors, and company visits
• Technical trouble shooting

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation

Person Specification

Qualifications and education requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field
• Experience of operating within the defence sector, and in particular hydraulic systems
• Experience in mechanical design engineering essential
• Experience in working with Solid Edge and Auto Desk is essential.
• Proven engineering seniority experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally within precision engineering or a closely aligned arena.
• Desire to progress to a senior leadership role.

Attributes:

• Ability to be security cleared if necessary (for defence projects)
• Demonstrable ability to handle a range of activities to tight and varied timescales
• Be a team player
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Critical thinker with enhanced problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and confident
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• A professional attitude towards work and a willingness to be flexible
• An excellent understanding (and experience) of design engineering at a senior level
• Competence in working to high quality standards