Development Engineer

Jobtailor; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced electro‑mechanical R&D engineer to rapidly translate concepts into prototypes, design ad hoc tests, and create specifications for new capital equipment. You will drive strategic improvements in development and testing and coordinate with internal partners, suppliers, and consultants to ensure robust testing of prototypes and products.

The role requires 5+ years in a fast-paced electro‑mechanical R&D environment, hands-on CAD and machine shop skills, data

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fast paced electro‑mechanical R&D design and validation.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical validation, preferably flow metering testing.
• Apprenticeship or mechanical degree with significant hands on practical experience.
• Competent with typical machine shop equipment.
• Experience with analysis equipment and scrutinizing data.
• Project management & project lead experience.
• Working dynamically with missing information.
• MS Office incl. Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Confident in presentations and meetings.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements and safe working practices (COSHH, risk assessments etc.).
• Knowledge of fluid metering principles (e.g. volumetric, ultrasonic, electromagnetic, inferential).
• CAD experience.
• 6 Sigma methodologies.
• Machine maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Rapid and dynamic translation of concepts to prototypes.
• Design and execution of Ad Hoc tests and test equipment for product development.
• Creation of specifications for new capital equipment.
• Strategic improvements in development and testing.
• Work with local and remote internal partners as well as 3rd party suppliers and consultants.
• Testing prototype and existing products using manual and automated test equipment.

Skills

Electro-mechanical R&D

Data analysis

Project management

MS Office

Education

Apprenticeship or mechanical degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Rapid and dynamic translation of concepts to prototypes
• Design and execution of Ad Hoc tests and test equipment for product development
• Creation of specifications for new capital equipment
• Strategic improvements in development and testing
• Work with local and remote internal partners as well as 3rd party suppliers and consultants
• Testing prototype and existing products using manual and automated test equipment

Requirements

• Min 5 years (post education) demonstrable experience working in a fast paced electro‑mechanical R&D design and validation environment
• Knowledge of electro‑mechanical validation preferably flow mete testing
• Apprenticeship or mechanical based degree with significant hands on practical experience
• Competent with typical machine shop equipment
• Experience with analysis equipment and scrutinizing data
• Project management & project lead experience
• Working dynamically with missing information
• MS office inc. Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Confident in presentations and meetings
• Knowledge of HSE requirements and safe working practices (COSHH, risk assessments etc.)
• Knowledge of fluid metering principles (E.g. Volumetric, ultra-sonic, electromagnetic, inferential)
• CAD experience
• 6 Sigma methodologies
• Machine maintenance and repair

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electro‑mechanical R&D design and validation, with a strong focus on testing methodologies, project management, and compliance with HSE requirements. Proficient in CAD and data analysis, with hands‑on experience in machine maintenance and repair.