Fluidrive Engineer

Fluidrive Engineer
Location: Croydon, UK
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (36.5-hour workweek)

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for intelligent drive technology and rotating equipment? We are looking for a Fluidrive Engineer to join our team on a permanent, site-based contract. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative and reliable drive systems across industries such as oil & gas, energy, mining, mechanical engineering, ship technology, rail, and commercial vehicles.

About the Role

As a Fluidrive Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and modifying manufacturing drawings, supporting technical product documentation, and collaborating with various teams to ensure smooth engineering processes. You will play a crucial role in maintaining high engineering standards and supporting both workshop and field service teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and revise manufacturing drawings following BS8888 standards.
• Ensure accurate documentation and approval of all drawings in Team Centre.
• Maintain and update technical product records, manuals, and descriptions.
• Provide technical support to workshop staff and sales teams.
• Evaluate and interpret customer technical requests and implement necessary design changes.
• Support field service engineers and liaise with customers in the UK and overseas.
• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance manufacturing, machining, and casting processes.
• Support Purchasing and Quality teams in approving and qualifying new suppliers.
• Work closely with international teams, including the parent company in Germany.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing and design functions.
• Mechanical engineering qualification (minimum HND level).
• Proficiency in AUTO-CAD, Siemens NX, and Team Centre.
• Strong understanding of BS8888 technical documentation and engineering change management.
• Experience with non-ferrous metal casting processes.
• Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable approach with the ability to support junior engineers.
• Knowledge of power transmissions and rotating equipment.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of engineering decisions' impact on business.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 quality systems.
• Strong technical communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• A team player with a genuine enthusiasm for mechanical engineering.

Employee Benefits:

• Annual Bonus (pro rata on year of joining)
• 25 Days Holiday (pro rata on joining)
• Pension: 3% Employee / 6% Employer Contributions
• Life Assurance
• Salary/Bonus Sacrifice Options
• Private Health Care & Dental Health Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme

If you are a dedicated engineering professional looking for an opportunity to work with innovative drive technologies and contribute to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a leading company in the industry!