Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics & FEA

Fortis Recruitment Solutions; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Recruitment Solutions is assisting a leading Engineering company based in High Wycombe to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis. The role requires 5+ years in mechanical and hydraulic design with strong FEA knowledge and proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with clients and internal teams, and ensure design documentation is prepared for clients and production.

Qualifications

• Associated Degree or minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Hydraulic design experience is desirable.
• Oil and Gas industry experience is desirable.
• Experience with pressure retaining components.
• Knowledge and understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience with ANSYS (desirable).
• Knowledge of British Standards for Engineering Draughting.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-driven projects with support from the Senior Engineer and other team members.
• Translate client requirements into detailed instructions for procurement and production.
• Conceive and develop engineering designs from client ideas in coordination with Sales, Projects and Production.
• Evaluate factors including client requirements, product use, materials, safety, regulations and manufacturability.
• Lead internal design reviews for new designs with guidance from the Senior Engineer.
• Deliver assigned design projects within the required timescales.
• Create design files documenting criteria, solutions, calculations and analyses.
• Check and approve engineering drawings, qualifications and calculations.
• Provide technical client support with assistance from the Senior Engineer.
• Attend and contribute to project meetings as technical lead.
• Respond to issues to best serve the customer.
• Assist in developing internal design guidelines.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

FEA

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Associated degree

Tools

ANSYS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortis Recruitment Solutions is assisting a leading Engineering company based in High Wycombe to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis. The role requires 5+ years in mechanical and hydraulic design with strong FEA knowledge and proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with clients and internal teams, and ensure design documentation is prepared for clients and production.