Lead Design & Applications Engineer - Sealing & Hydraulics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £8,000

Company bonus

Pension scheme

BUPA medical

Dental cover

Death in service insurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Principal Design and Applications Engineer for Cirencester, Gloucestershire. You will own sealing and hydraulic applications from enquiry through design and release, collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires hands-on design expertise with elastomeric, thermoplastic and composite materials, SolidWorks proficiency, and knowledge of GD&T, PPAP, ISIRs and FMEA. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Design Engineering or Applications Engineering role.
• Experience with sealing products across elastomeric, thermoplastic and composite materials.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and GD&T/tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical contact for customers on sealing and hydraulic applications.
• Provide guidance on seal selection, design and material compatibility.
• Design and specify hydraulic sealing solutions (Rod Seals, Piston Seals, Wipers, Buffer Seals, Wear Rings, O-Rings, Rotary Seals).
• Produce 3D/2D designs using SolidWorks with engineering drawings, GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Select elastomeric/thermoplastic materials (PTFE, PEEK, FKM, FFKM, HNBR, NBR, EPDM, PU).
• Perform sealing calculations (squeeze/stretch, groove fill, extrusion gaps, compression-set).
• Lead root-cause investigations and recommend actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers on manufacturing processes, tooling, tolerances, pre-production builds.
• Apply DfM and DfA across CNC, polymer machining, molding and finishing processes.
• Support PPAP, FAIRs, ISIRs, NCRs, FMEA, 5 Why and 8D quality activities.
• Prepare technical docs: application notes, datasheets, validation reports.
• Occasional site visits to customers and suppliers.

Skills

Sealing products experience

SolidWorks

GD&T

APQP knowledge

Customer communication

Driving licence

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship / HND / Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Principal Design and Applications Engineer for Cirencester, Gloucestershire. You will own sealing and hydraulic applications from enquiry through design and release, collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires hands-on design expertise with elastomeric, thermoplastic and composite materials, SolidWorks proficiency, and knowledge of GD&T, PPAP, ISIRs and FMEA. A full UK driving licence is essential.