Principal Engineer x 2 - Hydraulic Systems Design

Principal Hydraulics Design Engineer CAD, Hydraulics, ILS

A Principal Hydraulics Design Engineer with CAD, Hydraulics, ILS and defence is required to work on a six month contract (WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION) for our Defence >client based in Barrow-In-Furness

This is a 6 month contract working for one of the UK's leading defence companies.

Overview of the Principal Hydraulics Design Engineer contract role

Responsible for the production of hydraulic power system diagrams and technical specifications for pumps, valves etc. and in addition, produce supporting calculations and undertake design reviews to support the issue of the diagrams. Support the transverse teams (safety, ILS and human factors) in producing the documentation that underpins the design. Undertake design reviews and presentations to customers. Liaise with internal and external customers as required, ensuring that their requirements are adequately supported and that their needs are fully considered and incorporated, where appropriate, and agreed. Work with clients supply chain department and equipment suppliers to deliver equipment that meets customer requirements.

Key skills required for the Principal Hydraulics Design Engineer

Background in mechanical engineering with ability to produce schematics/diagrams which show the systems functionality and the control and instrumentation requirement, based on a set of customer requirements.
Experience of working within submarines, shipbuilding, defence, oil and gas, automotive or building services.
Technical report writing skills.
Experience of detailed design of hydraulic systems/circuits.
Experience of supporting the CAD integration of hydraulic systems and equipment into a large product. Experience of supporting production, setting to work and commissioning of hydraulic systems and equipment.
Experience of specifying hydraulic equipment and system components, including hydraulic pumps (gear, piston etc and modular power packs), actuators, valves and associated equipment such as oil coolers, accumulators, manifolds and filters.
In-depth understanding of control system theory and control system design for control valve selection.

The role is based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - commutable from Carnforth, Milnthorpe, Lancaster, Morecambe, Penrith, Workington, Whitehaven and The Lake District

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