Hydraulic Design Engineer – Bespoke Systems & Projects

ATA Recruitment; Abbotskerswell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Career progression

Job summary

ATA Recruitment is representing an Exeter-based engineering solutions business seeking a Design Engineer (Hydraulics) to design bespoke hydraulic systems and power packs for industrial applications. You will develop 3D models and drawings through the full lifecycle from concept to installation, liaising with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires hands-on hydraulic design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and the ability to perform hydraulic calculations with a focus on DFМ and

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing hydraulic systems.
• Experience with hydraulic power packs, cylinders, manifolds or fluid power equipment.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD package.
• Ability to carry out hydraulic calculations and component selection.
• Understanding of fabrication, sheet metal and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic power packs and bespoke hydraulic systems for industrial applications.
• Produce detailed 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create manufacturing and assembly drawings for production.
• Perform hydraulic sizing, flow and power calculations.
• Specify hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, filtration systems and hose assemblies.
• Design supporting fabricated structures including frames, skids, enclosures and bracketry.
• Support projects from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal engineering teams.
• Conduct occasional site visits for surveys and equipment measurements.

Skills

Hydraulic design

SolidWorks / 3D CAD

Manufacturing drawings

Hydraulic calculations

Communication

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ATA Recruitment is representing an Exeter-based engineering solutions business seeking a Design Engineer (Hydraulics) to design bespoke hydraulic systems and power packs for industrial applications. You will develop 3D models and drawings through the full lifecycle from concept to installation, liaising with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires hands-on hydraulic design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and the ability to perform hydraulic calculations with a focus on DFМ and