Senior Design Engineer

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering supplier is seeking a Design Engineering / CAD Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team near Gloucester. This role involves designing hydraulic systems, creating detailed CAD models, and supporting project integrations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and proficiency in 3D CAD software like SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or fluid power system design.
• Familiar with industry standards such as ISO 4413, ISO 1219.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic systems and associated mechanical products.
• Create CAD models and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Lead testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

Design of hydraulic systems

3D CAD design

Mechanical systems understanding

Fluid dynamics knowledge

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification or degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Design Engineering / CAD Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer required to join a global, leading engineering supplier based near Gloucester.

The successful Design Engineering / CAD Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer shall be designing and developing hydraulic systems, creating detailed CAD models and schematics, performing engineering calculations, and supporting testing, commissioning, and integration within complex projects.

The Design Engineering / CAD Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer will have proven experience in mechanical or fluid power system design, proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor and a strong understanding of engineering principles.

Design Engineering / CAD Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer Role

• Design of hydraulic systems and associated mechanical products and components, including pipework, HPUs and modifications.
• Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and schematics using software such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, simulations, and system checks to ensure reliability and compliance with standards.
• Lead testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities during the design, implementation & commissioning phases.
• Liaise with various engineering department to integrate hydraulic systems into overall project designs.
• Site based in Gloucester.

Design Engineering / CAD Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer Requirements

• Experience in design and engineering within mechanical, fluid power, or related systems (hydraulic experience advantageous).
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards such as ISO 4413, ISO 1219, or similar.
• Proficiency in 3D design software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent (knowledge of Hydrosym and Mathcad is a plus).
• Mechanical engineering qualification or degree is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, including fluid dynamics, mechanical systems, and component integration.
• Site based daily in Gloucester.