Design and Development Engineer

Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design and Development Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team. This role is pivotal in providing Mechanical Engineering expertise, supporting operational activities, and enhancing customer perception through technical support. You will focus on identifying and implementing new product development opportunities while collaborating with a skilled team in a friendly and inclusive environment. With a commitment to employee growth, this company offers a range of development opportunities and a positive workplace culture. If you're a strong communicator with a solid mechanical engineering background, this is your chance to make an impact.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & Development opportunities

Coaching and Mentoring

Employee events

Weekly fresh fruit selection

Subsidised coffee and snack vending machines

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC or equivalent experience in engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing, and mechanical properties.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical Engineering expertise to support operational activities.
• Identify and implement new product and process development opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Materials and Mechanical Properties

Manufacturing and Production Methods

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

My client in the Croydon area is seeking a Design and Development Engineer due to expansion.

The Company

My client is a long-established successful specialist manufacturing engineering SME serving customers in high reliability sectors, including the regulated and demanding nuclear, defence, and aerospace markets. The Company specializes in designing and manufacturing detector products across a diverse range of applications for UK and export markets. Our success is delivered by a team of ninety people deploying specialist skills in diverse, challenging markets that underpin key national and international energy, medical, and security activities.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Design and Development Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will provide Mechanical Engineering expertise, supporting the operational activities of the company in meeting order book requirements and providing technical support to maximize sales opportunities and enhance customer perception of the capabilities and responsiveness of the company. Your focus will be on identifying, evaluating, and, where agreed, implementing new product and product/process development opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum HNC and/or equivalent experience working in an engineering discipline (ideally with a solid background in mechanical engineering in a relevant field). You will have a good understanding of materials and mechanical properties, material selection and testing, as well as an understanding of manufacturing and production methods, general assembly, welding, brazing, and non-destructive testing. Experience of interfacing with customers on a commercial and technical level is a must in this role; therefore, you will be a well-organized, strong communicator with good people skills and the ability to work to schedules and meet deadlines.

Experience

1. Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)
2. Manufacturing and Production methods: 3 years (required)
3. Materials and Mechanical properties: 3 years (required)

Working Hours

5 days per week (37.5 hrs), Monday to Thursday 8.00 AM - 4.45 PM, Friday 8.00 AM - 12.30 PM

What We Offer You

1. Friendly working environment and inclusive, positive company culture.
2. Regular opportunities for internal and external development.
3. 25 days holiday.
4. Pension.
5. Life Insurance.
6. Employee Assistance Programme.
7. Training & Development opportunities (In-house and external).
8. Coaching and Mentoring.
9. Employee events.
10. Weekly fresh fruit selection.
11. Subsidised coffee and snack vending machines on site.

Location

Croydon

Salary

GBP 45k - GBP 55k

Please respond with an up-to-date CV to be considered.