Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Development Engineer to innovate and enhance products for the construction industry. You will engage in product development from concept to manufacturing, creating technical drawings and performing structural calculations. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth and collaboration with experts in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in engineering or product design.
• Strong understanding of structural principles.
• Chartered membership (or working towards) of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products for hire and sale.
• Lead design improvements based on customer requirements.
• Support cross-functional collaboration between teams.

Skills

Structural principles

Steel fabrication

Assembly methods

Safety standards

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

BEng or MEng in Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Rstab

RFEM

Nastran

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:Development Engineer

Location: Burton upon Trent (Some travel required to travel to Ischebeck Offices)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-time

Are you a talented design engineer with a passion for innovation and product development? We’re looking for a Development Engineer to join our expert team and play a key role in shaping the future of formwork, scaffolding, and structural products for the construction industry.

About the Role:

In this hands-on role, you’ll be involved in developing new and improved products from concept to manufacture, including producing technical drawings, performing structural calculations, and supporting prototype testing. You’ll work across teams, engage with clients and key stakeholders to ensure consistent quality and performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop new products and components for hire and sale
• Create high-quality fabrication drawings and documentation
• Carry out structural and stress calculations (including hand calculations)
• Lead design improvements based on customer requirements
• Support the production of test programmes and analyse results
• Ensure quality through inspections and onsite visits
• Support cross-functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a relevant engineering or product design role
• Strong understanding of structural principles, steel fabrication, assembly methods, and safety standards
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, Microsoft Office, and structural/FEA tools such as Rstab, RFEM, Nastran or ANSYS
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• BEng or MEng in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered membership (or working towards) of a relevant professional body

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a business that values innovation, continuous improvement, and personal development. With opportunities to grow your skills, contribute to exciting engineering challenges, and collaborate with industry experts, this is a chance to take your career to the next level.