Principal Design and Applications Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Cirencester; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

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Company Bonus

Pension Scheme

BUPA Medical

Dental Cover

Death in Service Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Sealing knowledge

Hydraulics

SolidWorks

GD&T

Technical communication

Educación

Engineering degree

HND

Engineering apprenticeship

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Principal Design and Applications Engineer

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

£55,000 - £65,000 Per Annum + Excellent Benefits! (See Below)

RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE - UP TO £8,000

We at JKR are supporting our client, a growing specialist engineering business, providing solutions across a range of industries including Motorsport, Formula 1, Oil & Gas, Pumps, Chemical Processing and Fluid Handling!

They are currently looking for an experienced Principal Design and Applications Engineer to join their engineering team, specialising in sealing and hydraulic applications.

This is a hands-on, customer-focused position where you will take ownership of sealing and hydraulic applications from initial customer enquiry through to design and release. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, Sales and Engineering to develop technically robust solutions for demanding applications.

Principal Design and Applications Engineer Responsibilities:

Act as a technical point of contact for customers regarding sealing and hydraulic applications

Provide technical guidance on seal selection, design and material compatibility

Design and specify hydraulic sealing solutions including Rod Seals, Piston Seals, Wipers, Buffer Seals, Wear Rings, O-Rings and Rotary Seals

Produce 3D and 2D designs using SolidWorks, including engineering drawings, GD&T and tolerance analysis

Select suitable elastomeric and thermoplastic materials including PTFE, PEEK, FKM, FFKM, HNBR, NBR, EPDM and Polyurethane

Carry out sealing calculations including squeeze/stretch, groove fill, extrusion gaps and compression-set allowances

Lead technical failure analysis and root cause investigations, providing recommendations and corrective actions

Work closely with suppliers regarding manufacturing processes, tooling, tolerances and pre-production builds

Apply DfM and DfA principles across CNC machining, polymer machining, moulding and finishing processes

Support quality activities including PPAP, FAIRs, ISIRs, NCRs, FMEA, 5 Why and 8D

Produce technical documentation including application notes, datasheets and validation reports

Visit customer and supplier sites when required

Principal Design and Applications Engineer Required Experience:

Previous experience within a Design Engineering or Applications Engineering position

Strong hands-on experience with sealing products, ideally across elastomeric, thermoplastic and composite materials

Strong knowledge of hydraulics and fluid power applications

Experience with hydraulic cylinder sealing systems including Rod, Piston, Wiper and Buffer Seals

Good understanding of seal glands, dynamic and static sealing and seal selection

Knowledge of sealing materials including PTFE, PEEK, FKM, FFKM, HNBR, NBR, EPDM and Polyurethane

Proficient using SolidWorks

Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis

Confident communicating technically with customers and suppliers

Knowledge of APQP and associated quality documentation

Engineering Apprenticeship, HND, Degree or equivalent engineering experience would be beneficial

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience within Oil & Gas, Motorsport, Pumps, Valves, Compressors, Rotating Equipment or a sealing-focused manufacturing environment would be particularly advantageous.

Principal Design and Applications Engineer Benefits / Working Hours:

£55,000 £65,000 Per Annum

£5,000 £8,000 Relocation Package Available

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am 5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am 4:00pm

25 Days Holiday, increasing with service

Company Bonus

Pension Scheme

BUPA Medical

Dental Cover

Death in Service Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme