Senior Design Engineer

Overview

Senior Design Engineer – Hydraulic Installation (Creo)

Location: Peterlee, UK. Hours: 36.5 per week. Rate: £53.46 per hour. Day Rate Equivalent: £427.68 per day. Contract: 12 months (likely to extend).

What you’ll do

• Leading the design and development of hydraulic installation systems that meet performance, durability, quality, cost, and manufacturability targets.
• Creating robust 3D models and assemblies in Creo, plus running FEA / basic structural analysis in Simulate.
• Managing design releases through TeamCenter, following NPI/CPI processes.
• Working closely with global engineering teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and operations to solve problems and drive improvements.
• Supporting new product programs and continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Delivering high‑quality engineering work on time, with strong ownership of your projects.

What you’ll bring

• 9+ years’ engineering experience (design, validation, or simulation).
• Strong capability in Creo and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in product development within heavy machinery, automotive fluid systems, industrial equipment, mining/quarry, or similar OEM environments.
• Ability to work across global teams, communicate clearly, and manage complex technical deliverables.
• A degree in Engineering (or extensive experience in lieu of degree).

Why this role stands out

• Work on high‑impact hydraulic systems used in heavy machinery worldwide.
• Blend of design, simulation, supplier engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Exposure to NPI and CPI processes within a world‑class OEM.
• Fully onsite – hands‑on access to machines, manufacturing teams, and real‑time problem solving.
• Opportunity to influence product performance, durability, and quality at scale.

Working hours

Mon-Thu: 08:00-16:30. Fri: 08:00-12:30 (Some flexibility available).

PPE provided

If you’re a seasoned design engineer who enjoys hydraulic complexity, Creo mastery, and seeing your work directly impact machine performance, this is a role where your expertise genuinely matters

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