Research and Development Engineer – Gloucestershire

Company: Mechanicaldesigndirectory
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Research and Development Engineer – Gloucestershire

Research and Development Engineer – Gloucestershire – £25,000 – £30,000 per annum

Due to continued growth a Gloucestershire manufacturer has an opportunity for an ambitious engineer to take a lead role in the development of new products. This is a new position which would suit a graduate with experience in design, development and manufacturing or a time served engineer with relevant experience.

Duties

  • Research new product ideas, produce prototypes, designs, instructions and bills of materials
  • Identify improvements to manufacturing processes
  • Provide support and training for manufacturing operatives
  • Work closely with purchasing, manufacturing, maintenance and quality teams

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • Preferably educated to Degree level in mechanical engineering, manufacturing or similar, although applicants with relevant experience also considered
  • AutoCAD experience (preferably Autodesk Inventor)
  • Experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
  • Able to use CNC and manual machinery including milling, riveting, drilling
  • Familiar with various manufacturing and assembly processes
  • Good understanding of lean manufacturing
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

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Posted: June 19th, 2026