Research and Development Engineer
West Midlands - commutable from Dudley, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton and Wednesbury
£35k + benefits
Our client has been established for more than half a century and are recognised as a leading manufacturer of innovative and energy efficient solutions for a range of commercial and industrial applications. As a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, the company is now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Research and Development Engineer to complement their R&D team and develop their career in a stable and progressive environment.
Duties
- Undertake the design, build and test of new and modified products in line with agreed specifications.
- Accurately record test results and development activity.
- Design and construct appropriate test rigs to meet the defined test criteria.
- Build, prepare and evaluate prototype and test units.
- Ensure products meet all technical requirements outlined in product specifications.
- Liaise with certified bodies to obtain CE approval through testing to relevant European standards and prepare, compile and submit all required product approval documentation.
- Ensure development projects are delivered in accordance with agreed project plans.
- Produce innovative and practical solutions to design and engineering challenges.
- Identify opportunities for product improvement and support implementation.
- Escalate product issues promptly to enable timely resolution.
- Support the Service and Technical Departments with technical expertise as required and liaise extensively with suppliers regarding component specifications, including sample testing.
- Support the Design Office with the production and refinement of engineering drawings and the Technical Author in the preparation of technical documentation and literature, while providing support to the production team through test equipment and testing procedures.
- Represent the Development Department at internal and external project meetings as required, develop and deliver product training materials for internal staff and external engineers, and attend customer or site locations as needed to diagnose and repair product breakdowns, while ensuring all site work complies with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
Qualifications
- Recognised engineering qualifications or equivalent experience, with demonstrable knowledge of gas burner systems.
- Strong fault‑finding and repair capabilities.
- Good level of computer literacy across the MS suite of packages.
- High standard of mathematical and written English skills.
Contact the Manufacturing Team at Premier Technical Recruitment by phone or email for further details.
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