Development Engineer

SoCode Limited; West Suffolk; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer specializing in ventilation systems is seeking a Mechanical Ventilation R&D Engineer in West Suffolk. You will design, develop, and validate ventilation products, ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience in R&D, and proficiency in Autodesk Inventor. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' R&D experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Familiarity with mechanical ventilation or fan-based products.
• Experience with rapid prototyping techniques.

Responsibilities

• Track UK mechanical ventilation trends and analyse competitor products.
• Deliver development projects covering requirements, specifications, concepts, design, test, and validation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, consultants, and internal R&D functions to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Proficient CAD user

Analytical and numerical modelling

Strong decision-making

Task ownership in project delivery

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

PLM systems

Job description

Socode are proud to be working with a leading manufacturer developing advanced ventilation systems - delivering reliable, efficient products that meet modern building standards and customer expectations.

What will I be doing?

You’ll work as part of the Mechanical Ventilation R&D team in Haverhill (Suffolk), focusing on the design, development, and validation of new and improved ventilation products. The role spans the full product lifecycle - from requirements and concept through to prototype testing, compliance, and release.

Key responsibilities:

• Track UK mechanical ventilation trends and analyse competitor products.
• Deliver development projects covering requirements, specifications, concepts, design, test, and validation.
• Produce detailed engineering designs and documentation using Autodesk Inventor.
• Ensure projects meet time, cost, and quality targets.
• Maintain and contribute to product technical files to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with suppliers, consultants, and internal R&D functions (test, electrical/software) to achieve project objectives.
• Support design reviews, DfMA activities, and lessons‑learned sessions.
• Apply rapid prototyping and testing methods to validate new concepts.
• Support engineering change control, quality improvement, and internal process development.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are fulfilled at all times.

We’re looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ R&D experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Proficient CAD user (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Experience with PLM systems and engineering change management.
• Understanding of analytical and numerical modelling (FEA, CFD).
• Familiarity with mechanical ventilation or fan‑based products.
• Experience with rapid prototyping techniques.
• Strong decision‑making and task ownership in project delivery.

Interested? Submit your CV by clicking ‘apply now’.