Research and Development Engineer
West Midlands – commutable from Dudley, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton and Wednesbury
Salary: cGBP35k, net dependent on experience + 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.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and test new and modified products in line with agreed specifications.
- Accurately record test results and development activity.
- Design and construct appropriate test rigs to meet 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 also 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 to diagnose and repair product breakdowns while ensuring all site work is conducted in compliance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will possess recognised engineering qualifications or be qualified by experience with at least 2 years of commercial career experience gained in a technical environment. Demonstrable knowledge of gas burner systems is advantageous, and strong fault‑finding and repair capabilities are essential. Candidates should have a good level of computer literacy across the Microsoft Office suite and a high standard of mathematical and written English skills.
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