Design Engineer

• Work within the guidelines of the company Quality Management System
• Design Hydraulic Systems solutions in accordance with customers' requirements based incorporating the latest BS/ISO standards, PUWER and machinery directives etc
• 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
• Personally manage designated key projects
• Assume overall responsibility for the on-time completion of all engineering design projects, pre and post contract designated by the Engineering Director
• Ensure that all Health & Safety requirements of the Company & its customers are met for all designated project related work
• Complete Risk and method statements
• Provide technical advice & guidance to the Company's internal & external sales teams
• Interact with the Sales Department to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and relationships are maintained
• Support and help maintain the company drawing register
• Ensure all quotations submitted by the Design Department show at least the minimum gross margin agreed with the Directors

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and industry standards
• Thorough understanding of engineering practices and applications
• Recognised engineering accreditation HNC/HND or qualified engineering experience
• Commercial expertise to maximise financial returns
• Good understanding of current IT systems and their potential benefits to the organisation
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Solid works
• Good communication skills
• Energetic and self motivated
• Ability to motivate and lead a team of people
• Friendly & good humoured
• Attention to detail
• Good planning & time-management skills

Electrical/electronic experience of benefit but not essential

• 28 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy back up to 5 additional days
• private medical package
• contributory pension scheme
• highly established and reputable business
• friendly, welcoming, team orientated environment