Senior Design & Applications Engineer – Seals & Hydraulics

Jonathan Lee Group

South Cerney

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking a hands-on Principal Design & Applications Engineer with strong expertise in seals, sealing systems and hydraulics. The role focuses on delivering manufacturable solutions across motorsport, automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment sectors.

You will act as the primary technical contact for customer enquiries, lead feasibility studies, and generate detailed reports and sealing proposals supported by SolidWorks CAD. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

Hands-on sealing product experience using elastomeric, thermoplastic and composite materials.
Strong hydraulics and fluid power knowledge, including cylinder sealing systems.
Clear technical communication, documentation and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical contact for customer sealing and hydraulic enquiries, translating requirements into practical solutions.
Lead technical feasibility and support sales with engineering input, including direct communication with customers and suppliers.
Produce clear application and failure analysis reports, driving corrective recommendations and root-cause investigations.
Design and approve sealing proposals for hydraulic and fluid-power systems, including rod seals, piston seals, wipers, buffer seals, wear rings, gaskets and O-rings.
Apply hydraulic sealing principles across dynamic and static arrangements, selecting appropriate materials for pressure, speed, temperature, media and duty cycle.
Create robust CAD concepts and engineering documentation using SolidWorks, supporting release via engineering change processes and maintaining accurate bills of materials.