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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics/Actuator

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library
Staines, Surrey, United Kingdom
Electronics
Immediate Start
£50k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics/Actuator
Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 basic + benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: On-Site

A leading engineering organisation in Surrey is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of complex mechanical systems from concept through to production. This position offers the chance to work on high‑integrity, performance‑critical products where innovation, precision, and engineering excellence are central to the work.

Key Responsibilities - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics/Actuator
• Lead the mechanical design of assemblies and components involving actuators, hydraulics, or motion‑control systems
• Produce high‑quality 3D models and detailed drawings using a modern 3D CAD package (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar)
• Drive concept development, prototyping, testing, and design validation
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including electronics, manufacturing, and systems engineering
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and peer review for junior engineers
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements

About You - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics/Actuator
• Proven experience in actuator design, hydraulic systems, or similar high‑force/high‑precision mechanisms
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools and engineering documentation standards
• Solid understanding of materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and mechanical engineering best practice
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Proactive, hands‑on approach to problem solving

Desirable Experience - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics/Actuator
• Exposure to FEA or CFD
• Experience in regulated or safety‑critical industries
• Knowledge of systems integration or mechatronics

This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company with a full order book. Offering exciting projects and good career progression opportunity.

For more information, please contact David Philpott.
T: (phone number removed)
E: (url removed)

Reference: 225336737

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics/Actuator

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library

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Staines, Surrey, United Kingdom
Electronics
Immediate Start
£50k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics/Actuator
Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 basic + benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: On-Site

A leading engineering organisation in Surrey is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of complex mechanical systems from concept through to production. This position offers the chance to work on high‑integrity, performance‑critical products where innovation, precision, and engineering excellence are central to the work.

Key Responsibilities - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics/Actuator
• Lead the mechanical design of assemblies and components involving actuators, hydraulics, or motion‑control systems
• Produce high‑quality 3D models and detailed drawings using a modern 3D CAD package (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar)
• Drive concept development, prototyping, testing, and design validation
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including electronics, manufacturing, and systems engineering
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and peer review for junior engineers
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements

About You - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics/Actuator
• Proven experience in actuator design, hydraulic systems, or similar high‑force/high‑precision mechanisms
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools and engineering documentation standards
• Solid understanding of materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and mechanical engineering best practice
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Proactive, hands‑on approach to problem solving

Desirable Experience - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics/Actuator
• Exposure to FEA or CFD
• Experience in regulated or safety‑critical industries
• Knowledge of systems integration or mechatronics

This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company with a full order book. Offering exciting projects and good career progression opportunity.

For more information, please contact David Philpott.
T: (phone number removed)
E: (url removed)
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Reference: 225336737

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