Senior Hydraulics Engineer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Senior Hydraulics Engineer

We are working with an established engineering and manufacturing business that is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Hydraulics Engineer to join its engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong hydraulics professional to take ownership of the design, development and technical support of hydraulic systems and equipment.

Working closely with the wider engineering, production and supply chain teams, you will be involved throughout the engineering lifecycle, from initial concept and system design through to manufacture, testing, installation and ongoing technical support.

The Role

As Senior Hydraulics Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering safe, reliable and efficient hydraulic systems, ensuring solutions are technically robust, practical to manufacture and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing and specifying hydraulic systems, circuits and associated equipment.
• Producing and interpreting hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Carrying out hydraulic system calculations and technical assessments.
• Providing engineering support throughout the manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Supporting hydraulic installation, commissioning, testing and fault-finding activities.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues through effective problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Ensuring designs and systems comply with relevant engineering standards and safety requirements.
• Undertaking technical reviews and risk assessments where required.
• Working collaboratively with engineering, production and supply chain teams to deliver projects effectively.
• Providing practical engineering solutions that consider cost, quality, lead times and manufacturability.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across hydraulic systems, processes and engineering practices.

About You

We are looking for a hands-on and technically capable hydraulics engineer with a strong understanding of fluid power principles and experience designing and supporting hydraulic systems.

You will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent engineering qualification in Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Relevant professional qualifications or accreditations will also be considered.
• A proven track record working within hydraulics or a closely related engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, circuits, components and fluid power principles.
• Experience in hydraulic system design, circuit development and technical calculations.
• The ability to produce and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Practical knowledge of hydraulic installation, assembly, commissioning and fault-finding.
• An understanding of relevant engineering standards, safety requirements and risk assessments.
• Experience using relevant engineering software, CAD and technical documentation systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues.

Personal Attributes

Alongside your technical expertise, you will be:

• Practical, hands-on and solutions-focused.
• Methodical, analytical and detail-oriented.
• Safety-conscious, with a commitment to engineering quality and standards.
• Commercially aware, understanding the importance of cost, quality, lead times and manufacturability.
• Proactive, taking ownership and accountability for your work.
• A confident communicator who can explain technical matters clearly and effectively.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working across different departments.
• Positive and adaptable, with a genuine can-do attitude.
• Committed to continuous improvement, learning and professional development.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Hydraulics Engineer looking for a new challenge where you can apply your technical knowledge, take ownership of engineering solutions and play an important role in project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Six Ventures for a confidential discussion.