R&D Design Engineer

Your new company An excellent opportunity to work for an established and successful leading global manufacturer, who provide innovative products to domestic and professional markets worldwide. You will be part of the global product Research and Development team working closely with their customers and suppliers. Your new role Working individually and as part of a team to develop component and product designs & functionality, including conceptual sketches, CAD models, drawings and material quality / functional testing of development solutions, analyse results, draw conclusions and report recommendations.

This includes the evaluation of materials, prototypes and components, both by simulation and physical hands-on samples or working models by hand, producing rapid prototypes, and managing the external manufacture of prototype components and tooling. Supporting operations with their sourcing, commissioning and development of production equipment, and ongoing continuous improvement projects through process optimisation and component design for manufacture. What you'll need to succeed Essential:
Mechanical, Manufacturing or Design Engineering (or relevant equivalent) 3rd Level Education Competent in the use of 3D & 2D CAD/Solid Works Minimum 3 years industrial experience in an R&D or Product Design role Desirable:
Familiarity with finite element analysis tools is beneficial but not essential. Competent sketching ability, able to express construction of products with ease. Knowledge of plastics and polymer processing techniques, particularly injection moulding What you'll get in return 34 Days Annual Leave Flexible Working Arrangements 39 Hour Working week Early Friday Finish Health Shield Pension What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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