Design Engineer

Design EngineerExeter | £35,000 - £42,000 + Benefits | Permanent | Monday-FridayATA Recruitment are supporting an established and growing engineering solutions business is seeking a Design Engineer to join its Exeter operation. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a specialist engineering team delivering custom hydraulic and pneumatic systems for blue-chip clients across aerospace, defence, manufacturing, FMCG, water, and industrial sectors.With significant investment, ambitious growth plans, and a strong reputation for delivering complex engineering solutions, this role offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects while developing your expertise in hydraulic system design.About the CompanyOur client is part of one of the UK's leading engineering and industrial component groups, employing over 600 people nationwide and supplying engineered solutions to some of the world's most recognised manufacturing and industrial organisations.Their a specialist engineering division designs, manufactures, tests and installs bespoke systems, the Exeter operation delivers full turnkey projects, taking solutions from concept and design through to manufacture, installation, commissioning and ongoing support.Customers include major organisations operating within aerospace, defence, advanced manufacturing, food production and industrial engineering environments.The RoleAs Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing bespoke systems and supporting structures for a wide variety of industrial applications.Projects typically range from £5,000 to £450,000 and involve a combination of hydraulic, mechanical and fabrication design work.You will work closely with production, installation teams, suppliers and customers to ensure solutions are practical, cost-effective and manufacturable.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign hydraulic power units and hydraulic systems for industrial applicationsProduce detailed 3D models using SolidWorksCreate manufacturing and assembly drawingsDesign hydraulic cylinders and associated componentsCarry out Design for Manufacture (DFM) activitiesDesign fabricated structures including: FramesSkidsEnclosuresBracketryFabricated assembliesSupport projects from concept through to manufactureLiaise with suppliers, customers and internal engineering teamsSupport continuous improvement and engineering best practice initiativesWhat We're Looking ForWe are keen to speak with Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Project Design Engineers or Product Design Engineers from a manufacturing or engineering environment.Essential RequirementsExperience in a mechanical design roleProficient in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD packageExperience producing detailed manufacturing drawingsStrong understanding of fabrication and sheet metal designAbility to interpret engineering specifications and customer requirementsGood communication and problem-solving skillsDesirable ExperienceHydraulic system designPneumatic system designMechanical handling equipmentIndustrial machineryFluid power systemsPressure systemsDefence or aerospace projectsDesign calculations and technical specificationsCandidates without direct hydraulic design experience are encouraged to apply, as full training and development can be provided for engineers with strong mechanical design fundamentals.What's On Offer£35,000 - £42,000 basic salary25 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompany pensionCareer progression within a growing engineering groupExposure to diverse engineering projectsTechnical training and developmentOpportunity to develop specialist hydraulic design expertiseStable, long-term career prospectsWhy Apply?This is an opportunity to join a business that combines the resources and stability of a major engineering group with the flexibility and technical variety of a specialist engineering company.You'll work on bespoke projects rather than repetitive product design, gain exposure to high-profile customers and develop highly sought-after skills in hydraulic system engineering.If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys solving engineering challenges and wants to be involved in projects from concept through to installation, we'd like to hear from youATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.