JOB DESCRIPTION

Hydraulics Engineer working within the Hydraulic and Structures team, with a focus on Hydraulic system/Structures/ Bodywork and Mouldings design.

Leading a small team of engineers (UK & IDC) to take System/Structural/ Styling and functional requirements from the product team specification and robustly deliver the required detailed solution.
Be responsible for writing and checking supplier specification requirements/concepting and initial structural analysis/concepting body panels and any plastic tanks,, ensuring the chosen system, meets all Legislation, Customer Requirements, and system Cost Targets.
Produce and check hydraulic/structural calculations to ensure robust system design.
To take the lead in preparing documentation and presentations for Sub Sections of the Technical Reviews (TR Process).
Working with Industrial design to take the aesthetic requirement to an engineered solution.
To use system simulation and test rigs to provide proof of concept.
To ensure all hydraulic DFMEA are conducted and completed robustly.
Ensure Load cases and FEA is performed, and results are properly reviewed with the Structure specialists.
Ensure Fit for Purpose documentation is completed, and any testing requirements is fed back to the product team, and development team to be added to main project timing.
To ensure Project Parts tracker is up to date and keep the team on time for delivery to meet NPIP timing.
Produce detailed design layouts, CAD models and design drawings using the CAD system then structure / release to production using PLM.
Approve ePI release, ensure technical drawings have correct information to control any deviations of the system
Resolve engineering issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Work with suppliers to deliver prototype and PPAP parts to schedule, meeting quality and performance requirements.

Benefits:

In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our Client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company`s healthy living centre and 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times. You will also have access to the Company`s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the Cycle to Work Scheme.

Applications:

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.

If you are interested in this position, please contact lee@gentecrecruit.co.uk