Lead Design & Applications Engineer - Sealing & Hydraulics

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Pension Scheme

BUPA Medical

Dental Cover

Death in Service Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment's client in Cirencester is seeking an experienced Principal Design and Applications Engineer to own sealing and hydraulic projects from enquiry to release.

You will interact with customers and suppliers, design with SolidWorks, specify seals, and drive DFMEA and quality processes while applying DfM and DfA principles in a diverse engineering environment.

Relocation support of up to £8,000 is available, and a competitive package with excellent benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Design/Applications Engineering.
• Hands-on sealing products experience across elastomeric, thermoplastic and composites.
• Strong hydraulics knowledge for fluid power applications.
• Experience with rod, piston, wiper and buffer seals.
• Understanding of gland, dynamic/static sealing and seal selection.
• Knowledge of materials: PTFE, PEEK, FKM, FFKM, HNBR, NBR, EPDM, polyurethane.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and GD&T with tolerance analysis.
• Effective communication with customers and suppliers.
• Familiar with APQP and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical contact for customers on sealing and hydraulics.
• Guide seal selection, design and material compatibility.
• Design and specify hydraulic sealing solutions incl. rods/pistons/wipers.
• Produce 2D/3D designs in SolidWorks with drawings and GD&T.
• Select elastomeric/thermoplastic materials (PTFE, PEEK, etc.).
• Perform sealing calculations and tolerance analyses.
• Lead technical failure analyses and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers on manufacturing processes and pre-production.
• Support DFMEA, PPAP, and quality activities as needed.

Skills

Sealing knowledge

Hydraulics

SolidWorks

GD&T

Technical communication

Education

Engineering degree

HND

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment's client in Cirencester is seeking an experienced Principal Design and Applications Engineer to own sealing and hydraulic projects from enquiry to release.

You will interact with customers and suppliers, design with SolidWorks, specify seals, and drive DFMEA and quality processes while applying DfM and DfA principles in a diverse engineering environment.

Relocation support of up to £8,000 is available, and a competitive package with excellent benefits is offered.