Principal Design and Applications Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Gloucester; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation package

Company bonus

Pension scheme

Medical insurance

Dental cover

Death in service

Descrizione del lavoro

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is seeking a Principal Design and Applications Engineer to join a growing engineering business in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The role focuses on sealing and hydraulic applications, from initial enquiry through design and release, working with customers, suppliers, sales and engineering to deliver robust solutions.

The position offers a hands-on, customer-facing environment with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and relocation support.

Competenze

• Significant design engineering or applications experience.
• Hands-on sealing products across elastomeric/thermoplastic.
• Strong hydraulics and fluid power knowledge.
• Experience with rod, piston, rotary seals.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and GD&T.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or motorsport advantageous.

Mansioni

• Act as technical contact for sealing and hydraulic applications.
• Provide guidance on seal selection and materials.
• Design hydraulic sealing solutions and create drawings.
• Produce 3D/2D designs using SolidWorks with GD&T.
• Lead technical failure analyses and corrective actions.
• Work with suppliers on manufacturing processes.
• Visit customer and supplier sites as needed.
• Support PPAP, ISIRs, FMEA, and 8D.
• Create technical documentation including notes and datasheets.

Conoscenze

Hydraulics

Sealing design

SolidWorks

GD&T

Materials knowledge

Formazione

Engineering degree

Strumenti

SolidWorks

GD&T

Descrizione del lavoro

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