Product Development Engineer – Leeds
PERMANENT – Excellent salary and benefits above market rates.
Our client, an engineering business with a global footprint, has an exciting new position for a Development Engineer to join their team.
Key Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team to solve complex fluid power related problems, emphasizing new product development and enhancement of existing products.
* Collaborate and work as part of an engineering team, spending a portion of time in a hands‑on production environment.
* Work with external customers and may require travel to their location.
* Design and develop hydraulic components and systems.
* Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using advanced CAD software.
* Utilize simulation software such as CFD and FEA.
* Design systems that optimize energy consumption and performance.
* Work with remote monitoring and associated sensors and hardware.
* Understand fluid power application requirements in various markets.
* Assist production in analysing failures to determine root cause and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Develop test procedures and conduct prototype validation testing.
* Work with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop and update production processes and specifications to ensure quality and performance of components.
Candidate Profile
* Degree educated in mechanical engineering or related field.
* Experience in fluid design or working within the fluid power industry.
* High‑pressure hydraulic piston pump or valve experience.
* Track record of successful engineering projects.
* Strong technical and soft skills, able to work primarily office‑based with occasional shop‑floor visits.
* No remote working; must be willing to visit/work on shop floor as required.
* Ability to travel to client locations as needed.
Working Conditions
* Permanent role; regular office hours with lunchtime finish on Friday (36 hours).
* Office‑based primarily with some physical work on shop floor.
* Free parking within walking distance of Leeds centre.
Package and Benefits
Salary will be market leading, benefits package includes free parking and support from a forward‑thinking company that values employee input.
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