Project Engineer (Hydraulic Actuation)
Banbury, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Coventry, Daventry, Leamington Spa, Northampton, Redditch, Rugby, Solihull, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick
We offer an exciting opportunity for a professional engineer with experience of hydraulic technology and controls.
THE COMPANY:
With annual sales of more than $10 billion we provide systematic, precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. We have over 50,000 employees in 48 countries around the world. At our European Cylinder Division based in Warwick we specialise in industrial, mobile, compact and lightweight actuation solutions. From simple automation to sophisticated electro-hydraulic control, our precision linear and rotary actuators deliver performance and reliability to maximise productivity.
THE ROLE:
Your primary responsibility will be to provide engineering support to the commercialisation inEuropeof a new to market product that involves the integration of electronic position sensing into linear hydraulic actuators in a completely new way.
This will include: co-ordinating lab and field test programmes; working with the development team to evaluate test results; learning about the product in detail and understanding how to apply with major customers; and establishing the role as the go-to point of contact within Europe for technical and application support.
THE PERSON:
You are likely to be degree qualified in mechanical engineering or another relevant subject with at least 3 years experience in hydraulic technology and controls. A track record of running field test programmes with customers would be an advantage.
You will have proven project management skills and familiarity with CAN communications (J1939, OPENCAM etc.).
THE BENEFITS:
The salary will be attractive, competitive and negotiable dependent on experience. The agreement of terms will not be an obstacle in securing the right candidate. In addition you will enjoy all the usual benefits you would expect from a world-class employer including relocation assistance.
We are based at the heart of the UK in the easily accessible county town of Warwickshire. Warwick lying upon the River Avon has a myriad of historic buildings; the Castle provides Britain’s greatest mediaeval experience; theMarket Square is the home of the Charter Market; enjoys an ever growing reputation for the variety of its eateries; and it is graced with a wide variety of attractive parks and gardens.
We depend on our people and all employees receive support to succeed in their jobs and work towards their career goals. We encourage everyone to take an active role in their personal development. Teamwork, innovation and community responsibility is how we want our people to approach their work each and every day – and it helps set us apart.
This opportunity is commutable from Banbury, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Coventry, Daventry, Leamington Spa, Northampton, Redditch, Rugby, Solihull, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick.
APPLY NOW:
Your CV will be forwarded to Clive Wadelin at our advising consultant’s, Jonathan Lee Recruitment, who will keep you closely informed on the progress of your application.
Jonathan Lee Recruitment is a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
