Hydraulic System Design Engineer

POSITION: Hydraulic System Design Engineer SALARY: Competitive BENEFITS: Company Pension,Holidays: 27 days Bank Holidays, NHS Top-Up Scheme, Free on-site parking HOURS: Full-time LOCATION: Taunton, TA2 8DE DESCRIPTION: Based in Taunton, Somerset, our client is an engineering company that has decades of expertise in the fluid power industry. Due to continued growth, the company is looking for a Hydraulic System Design Engineer . The successful candidate will be working with a great team of experienced engineers and be part of a company that invests in people, providing training and support. JOB ROLE (not limited to): Design Hydraulic Systems solutions in accordance with customers’ requirements based incorporating the latest BS/ISO standards. Use of AutoCAD LT 2D CAD to design & generate hydraulic circuits for manufacture. Use of Solidworks 3D CAD to generate design arrangements would be beneficial but not essential. Assist the Engineering Director in ensuring that the company’s engineering standards are maintained to the highest level. Ensure that all proposals put forward comply with the relevant statutory requirements and meet best practices as defined by the British Fluid Power Association. Ensure that the company always seeks to propose the best solution for a customer’s application. Personally, manage designated key projects. Assume overall responsibility for the on-time completion of all engineering design projects, pre and post contract. Ensure that all Health & Safety requirements of the company and its customers are met and also follow company policy. Provide technical advice and guidance to the company’s internal & external sales teams. Interact with other departments and customers when necessary. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEGE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 5 Years minimum experience, with proven results, working in the fluid power engineering industry or a similar field of engineering. HNC / HND in a relative Engineering discipline or similar qualification(s) / BFPA (British Fluid Power Association) / NFPC (National Fluid Power Centre) approved qualifications. In depth knowledge of hydraulic systems, hydraulic system design with ability to design, and read hydraulic circuit diagrams and complete relevant hydraulic formulae and calculations. Thorough understanding of engineering practices and applications. Good understanding of current IT systems and their potential benefits to the organisation, as a minimum Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe etc. Commercial awareness for costs to manufacture. Administratively effective – keep business information updated, easily accessible and secure. PERSONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: Be prepared to challenge the way things are done to find and implement improvements to the way the company work and be prepared share their knowledge. Logical and analytical approach to problem solving. Able to perform and achieve under pressure and within defined time constraints. Able to lead and mentor others when required. Happy to be working within the team(s) but also alone when required. Have good planning and time-management skills. Use initiative and be self-motivated. Be proactive not reactive. Strive to continuously improve themselves (skills and behaviour). Embodies the company values of integrity, mutual respect, enthusiasm, quality and quantity. Adds something unique to the team (e.g. skills, experience, attributes). Effectively communicates with all members of company staff, customers and suppliers. Live within a commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK. In order to apply please send a C.V and covering letter by clicking on the apply button below. Keywords: Hydraulic Systems Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Design Engineering, Engineer, Engineering Services, Draught Engineering, Draught Engineer, Draught and Design, Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design, Engineer, Designer This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89821197