Senior Sealing & Hydraulics Applications Engineer

MacStaff; Liss; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Fantastic Benefits Package

Private medical healthcare (BUPA)

Dental healthcare

Job summary

MacStaff is seeking an Applications Engineer to lead sealing and hydraulics projects from enquiry through design, development, and release. The role is senior, hands-on and customer-facing, with responsibility for applying design and material knowledge to develop robust solutions.

You will analyze customer requirements, select materials, and design components using SolidWorks, GD&T and tolerance analysis, while liaising with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design or products engineering in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of sealing products, hydraulic systems or fluid-power applications.
• Experience with engineering materials (elastomers, thermoplastics, composites).

Responsibilities

• Design, specify and develop precision components (O-rings, hydraulic seals, rotary seals, bearings, bushes).
• Provide technical guidance on sealing systems, materials and design.
• Produce and approve designs using SolidWorks 3D CAD with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Specify engineering materials (PTFE, PEEK, elastomers, plastics, composites).
• Provide expert technical support to customers, including site visits and reviews.
• Investigate performance issues and failures and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing and sales for project delivery.
• Support QA and continuous improvement (ISO 9001, PPAP, FMEA, First Article).

Skills

Mechanical design

Sealing & hydraulics

SolidWorks

Materials knowledge

Customer-facing communication

Problem solving

Education

HND / Degree / Apprenticeship in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

MacStaff is seeking an Applications Engineer to lead sealing and hydraulics projects from enquiry through design, development, and release. The role is senior, hands-on and customer-facing, with responsibility for applying design and material knowledge to develop robust solutions.

You will analyze customer requirements, select materials, and design components using SolidWorks, GD&T and tolerance analysis, while liaising with suppliers and internal teams.