Hydraulic Design Engineer

Join our dynamic automotive engineering team and play a critical role in the development design and optimisation of advanced hydraulic systems for next-generation vehicles. We seek a skilled and motivated individual with excellent selling skills robust technical knowledge and outstanding communication abilities who excels at solving complex engineering challenges.

• Lead the design and development of hydraulic systems for automotive applications including brakes steering suspension and transmission components.
• Prepare and review detailed engineering drawings hydraulic schematics and technical documentation to ensure product functionality and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design testing manufacturing and sales) to deliver innovative hydraulic solutions tailored to evolving automotive requirements.
• Engage directly with clients suppliers and project partners providing expert technical advice and responding proactively to technical and commercial inquiries.
• Conduct feasibility studies performance assessments and failure mode analysis to inform design optimisations and drive product reliability.
• Support product lifecycle activities from initial concept through to launch ensuring projects are delivered to schedule specification and budget.

• Demonstrated experience with the design selection and integration of hydraulic components such as pumps actuators valves cylinders hoses and fittings for automotive systems.
• Strong grasp of hydraulic theory fluid mechanics and vehicle dynamics as applied to passenger commercial or high-performance vehicles.
• Ability to perform advanced calculations simulations and data analysis to validate design approaches and support troubleshooting activities.
• Working knowledge of automotive standards (ISO SAE and relevant regional regulations) and an understanding of quality safety and environmental compliance in the context of hydraulic design.
• Proficiency with CAD software simulation tools and hydraulic modelling platforms essential for contemporary automotive design.

Communication Skills Effective Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Articulate complex technical information clearly and confidently adapting style for technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• Foster open professional communication across project teams and with external partners ensuring all parties are aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Document and present engineering progress test outcomes and technical challenges to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Nurture strong client relationships establishing trust and credibility through prompt accurate and solutions-oriented responses.

• Approach engineering problems proactively identifying root causes and formulating innovative cost-effective solutions.
• Champion continuous improvement leveraging insights from testing and customer feedback to drive design enhancements.
• Balance multiple design and project priorities applying structured problem-solving and critical thinking under pressure.
• Support risk management activities ensuring hydraulic systems achieve required levels of reliability and safety.

• Self-motivated detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Collaborative team player who values diversity and continuous professional development.
• Demonstrates integrity and strong adherence to health safety and regulatory standards.
• Resilient adaptable and focused on delivering innovative solutions within a fast-paced automotive design environment.

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering Fluid Power Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of3 years professional experience in the design or development of hydraulic systems for automotive or related engineering sectors.
• Hands-on experience with CAD hydraulic simulation tools and relevant engineering software.
• experience with Automation studio or solidworks mandatory
• Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver results against challenging deadlines.