Hydraulics Design Engineer
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Job Description
Role:Senior Hydraulics Design EngineerLocation:Longview, Texas (Onsite)Duration: Full-Time
Job Description
Skill Keywords:
- Hydraulic system design
- Hydraulic components and schematics
- Mechanical design
- Heavy equipment
- NPD
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute engineering activities across concept development, detailed design, validation, and production release for Electric Wheel Loader.
- Provide engineering ownership in NPD projects and support technical decision-making.
- Conduct model reviews, drawing reviews, and support design release processes.
- Perform engineering calculations, tolerance stack-ups, GD&T reviews, and technical evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, ISO/SAE requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Support DFMEA, risk assessments, and engineering documentation.
- Develop validation plans, test procedures, and functional testing.
- Drive DFM, DFA, and serviceability improvements.
- Collaborate with suppliers on material selection, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering teams on NPD activities.
- Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production launch readiness.
- Maintain engineering documentation, change management records, and release approvals.
- Work independently across multiple NPD projects while supporting safety culture.
Competencies & Skills:
- Strong engineering judgment and analytical problem solving.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent NPD tasks.
- Proactive mindset with ownership and urgency.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and development.
OUTPUT 2: SKILL MATRIX KEYWORDS TO FOCUS
Priority | Keyword | Years of Experience | Recent Experience |
Must | Hydraulic System Design | 7 10 Years | Yes |
Must | Hydraulics Components & Schematics | 7 10 Years | Yes |
Must | Mechanical Design (Heavy Equipment) | 7 10 Years | Yes |
Must | NPD (New Product Development) | 7 10 Years | Yes |
Must | Engineering Calculations / Tolerance Stack-ups | 7 10 Years | Yes |
Must | GD&T / Drawing Reviews | 7 10 Years | Yes |
Must | Validation & Testing | 7 10 Years | Yes |
Required | DFMEA / Risk Assessment | Not Mentioned | Yes |
Required | DFM / DFA | Not Mentioned | Yes |
Required | Supplier Collaboration | Not Mentioned | Yes |
Required | Prototype & Production Launch | Not Mentioned | Yes |
Required | Change Management / Engineering Documentation | Not Mentioned | Yes |
Optional | Electric Wheel Loader Domain | Not Mentioned | No |
Optional | ISO / SAE Compliance | Not Mentioned | No |
Optional | Cost Optimization | Not Mentioned | No |
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