Hydraulics Engineer
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The Role
As Hydraulics Engineer , you will clearly interpret our medical device requirements and be responsible for originating design solutions for our prosthetic and orthotic product portfolio
You will act as the design authority, you will develop complex actuation systems, overseeing digital simulations
Key duties
- Designing & implementing actuation systems directing architecture of hydraulic, electromechanical, valve & motor control solutions according to the technical requirements.
- Understanding Top-Down design principles, using digital analysis tools with a strong appreciation of FEA, fatigue and predictive CFD modelling to accelerate iterative design.
- Leading engineering activities from concept development through detailed design, validation, qualification, and certification.
- Generating and evaluating detail engineering CAD geometry, demonstrating
- accurate design intends, simulating dynamic motion, limits/fits and
- accurately define methods of manufacture.
- Liaising with Systems engineering and clinical partners to capture user
- requirements, executing work packages inside our product verification and
- validation procedures.
- Producing fully representative engineering drawings (BS 8888)
- with complimentary GD&T and tolerance analysis techniques.
- Originating and maintaining risk management documentation, (ISO 14971)
- collaborating at design and project review meetings, comfortable
- presenting technical data, with recommended actions.
- Producing and maintaining technical documentation, in accordance with ISO
- 13485, FDA and an excellent understanding of the MDR requirements
- Analysing technical requirements, evaluate different approaches and support the selection of suitable technologies, materials and components.
What are we looking for?
As Hydraulics Engineer, you will have the following
Essential
Degree in Mechanical Engineer or related field.
Proven experience operating within a CAD environment.
Extensive experience operating within an R&D or engineering environment.
Experience operating within a safety critical or highly regulated industry.
Extensive experience with hydraulic or electrohydraulic systems.
Experience in the application of GD&T principles.
Excellent interpersonal communications skills, comfortable operating in a fast-paced matrix organisation.
What can Blatchford offer you?
As Hydraulics Engineer, you will receive the following
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday – increased after service.
- Option to purchase additional holiday.
- Early Friday finish
- Flexible, hybrid working with early finish on a Friday .
- Pension
- Death in Service
- On Demand Pay
- Health cash plan
- Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic R&D team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.
- If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Hydraulics Engineer , then please apply now!
- TJBLATCHFORD
About Blatchford
UK private medical-device manufacturer of prosthetic and orthotic devices serving amputees and mobility patients worldwide.
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