Design Engineer Merseyside

Design Engineer – Bootle, Merseyside

British Fluid Power Association (BFPA)

BFPA is a business specializing in the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of hydraulic power units and related equipment within the UK. Following successful large projects, a Design Engineer is needed within the projects division.

• Undertake 3D part, assembly & GA drawings for manufacturing using Solidworks.
• Create BOMs and generate detailed costing sheets.
• Order materials from suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain an in-house 3D part drawing library.
• Produce fabrication drawings for construction.
• Design hydraulic schematic circuits & solutions.
• Participate in DFMEA & Design Risk Assessment workshops.
• Create 2D P& using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate projects where required and develop tender packages for future works.
• Input into weekly project update meetings with clients.

• Eligible to work within the UK; no sponsorship offered.
• Proficiency with Solidworks & AutoCAD.
• Minimum 5 years design experience in the hydraulic industry.
• Experience working in an engineering/design department environment.
• Ability to produce 3D part drawings from provided information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word & Visio.
• Deliver on deadlines and work well with teammates.
• Understanding of mechanical fabrication & pipework techniques.
• Strong planning, organisation & communication skills.
• Orientation towards quality, safety & continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently & collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Manage own workload & time.
• HNC or higher in mechanical engineering.

• Degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years leading a design team in the hydraulic sector.
• Cetop level 2 or above qualification from NFPC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project.
• Lead & manage on‑site installation team.
• Undertake FAT & on‑site commissioning of hydraulic equipment.
• Manage projects of £100K+ in value.
• Interface with clients to develop project scope of works.
• Produce & manage detailed project & manufacturing plans.
• Experience fault finding of hydraulic systems.

• Salary – £38‑42K per annum.
• Access to company vehicles.
• Company laptop.
• 40hr working week – Monday to Friday 8am‑4:30pm.
• Company pension after probationary period.
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays rising to 23 days after 2 years.
• Hybrid working considered under specific circumstances.
• Commitment to continuous development & training.

Industrial Hydraulic Services Ltd – Bootle, Merseyside

Laura James