Hydraulic Test Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Test Engineer specializing in hydraulics to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for hydraulic testing of various aircraft components, providing technical support, and managing stock control of hydraulic fluids. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in mechanical and hydraulic systems, with a strong ability to interpret engineering drawings. This position offers excellent career progression in a supportive environment that values diversity and promotes equality. Join a great place to work and contribute to innovative projects in the aerospace sector!

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Career Progression

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydraulic testing of pumps and valves from aircraft platforms.
• Provide technical support for hydraulic fluid power systems.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Fault Finding

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Title: Test Engineer – Hydraulics

Company Benefits:

• Extremely competitive salary (details provided upon contact)
• Great place to work
• 2 x standard contributory pension
• Good career progression
• Free parking

Requirements:

• Proven experience in mechanical/hydraulic systems
• Experience in a hydraulic testing environment
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic system and mechanical engineering drawings/plans
• Experience with hydraulic/mechanical assemblies, including fault finding and problem solving

Responsibilities:

1. Hydraulic testing of pumps, motors, valves, actuators from various rotary and fixed-wing aircraft platforms
2. Providing technical support and fault diagnosis for hydraulic and mechanical fluid power systems
3. Managing stock control of hydraulic fluid and consumables
4. Performing daily and weekly maintenance of test rigs
5. Supporting production planning
6. Enhancing safety practices, addressing physical safety and safety attitudes

About You:

• Experience in mechanical/hydraulic systems
• Experience in hydraulic testing environments
• Ability to interpret hydraulic and mechanical engineering drawings/plans
• Experience with hydraulic/mechanical assemblies, fault finding, and problem solving

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted within 48 hours.