Sealing & Hydraulics Design Engineer (SolidWorks)

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Pension Scheme

BUPA Medical

Dental Cover

Death in Service Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Relocation package

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is assisting a growing engineering business in Cirencester to recruit a Design and Applications Engineer focused on sealing and hydraulic applications. The role involves owning the lifecycle from enquiry through to design and release, with close collaboration with customers, suppliers, Sales and Engineering.

The candidate will design in SolidWorks, perform sealing calculations, select materials such as PTFE, PEEK, FKM and more, and contribute to PPAP and 8D processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Design Engineering or Applications Engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with sealing products across elastomeric, thermoplastic and composite materials.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and fluid power applications.
• Experience with hydraulic cylinder sealing systems (Rod, Piston, Wiper, Buffer).
• Proficient in SolidWorks and GD&T/tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of APQP and associated quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical contact for customers regarding sealing and hydraulic applications.
• Provide guidance on seal selection, design and material compatibility.
• Design and specify hydraulic sealing solutions including Rod, Piston, Wiper, Buffer Seals and associated hardware.
• Produce 3D/2D designs using SolidWorks with drawings, GD&T and tolerances.
• Lead sealing calculations (squeeze/stretch, groove fill, extrusion gaps).
• Support QA activities and PPAP, ISIRs, NCRs, FMEA.

Skills

Sealing products expertise

Hydraulics knowledge

SolidWorks

GD&T understanding

Engineering communication

Driving Licence

Education

Engineering apprenticeship/HND/Bachelor's or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is assisting a growing engineering business in Cirencester to recruit a Design and Applications Engineer focused on sealing and hydraulic applications. The role involves owning the lifecycle from enquiry through to design and release, with close collaboration with customers, suppliers, Sales and Engineering.

The candidate will design in SolidWorks, perform sealing calculations, select materials such as PTFE, PEEK, FKM and more, and contribute to PPAP and 8D processes.