HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company under the compact Hydralics offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of drive and control technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with the local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

• Manage the design, specification and manufacture of process, assembly and test equipment for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
• Manage internal projects to ensure they are achieved within agreed time-frames and budgets further providing regular updates and reports when required.
• Generate internal documentation to company standards on a timely basis with accuracy.
• Plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes within allocated parameters to ensure minimum impact and loss of production time.
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods by utilising knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Collaborate with Production Managers and Engineers regarding product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Liaise with suppliers to determine product specifications, Arrange for purchase of equipment, materials and parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.

• HNC/HND level in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Preferably have completed an Engineering apprenticeship.
• Practical background, ideally trained as an apprentice Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience of working in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics preferred.
• Understanding of lean principles and continuous improvement tools is advantageous.