Hands-on R&D Project Engineer: From Concept to Ship

THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited in Abingdon is seeking an experienced R&D Project Engineer to turn customer wishes into real products. You’ll work hands-on from concept to production, using CAD to design, model parts, and create technical drawings while coordinating BOMs and supplier activities.

In this role you’ll move across design reviews, build and test phases, and production line troubleshooting, delivering varied engineering challenges and practical solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer with hands-on CAD skills.
• Strong ability to model components/assemblies in a 3D CAD environment and create technical drawings.
• Degree-level engineering background required.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer wish-lists into CAD designs, BOMs, and supplier instructions.
• Chase suppliers, support build and test activities, and assist on the production line.
• Participate in design reviews and manage the project from concept to finished product.

Skills

5+ years Project Engineer experience

3D CAD modelling

Component/assembly modelling

Technical drawings

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

The Collective Network Limited in Abingdon is seeking an experienced R&D Project Engineer to turn customer wishes into real products. You’ll work hands-on from concept to production, using CAD to design, model parts, and create technical drawings while coordinating BOMs and supplier activities.

In this role you’ll move across design reviews, build and test phases, and production line troubleshooting, delivering varied engineering challenges and practical solutions.