R&D Design Engineer

Hunter Savage; Omagh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (DOE)

8% annual bonus

5% employer pension contribution

32 days' annual leave

Additional 5 days' annual leave via-s薪

Healthcare cover

Christmas and summer shutdowns

On-site counselling

Hybrid working - 3 on-site / 2 WFH

Job summary

Hunter Savage is recruiting an experienced R&D Design Engineer for its Omagh site. You will drive New Product Development from concept through 3D design to prototyping and field trials in heavy-duty mobile machinery for quarrying and construction.

The role starts on-site during probation with planned progression to hybrid working (3 days on-site, 2 days at home). You will use Creo/SolidWorks to deliver robust designs, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure producibility and cost

Qualifications

• Level 5+ qualification in Mechanical/Design/Manufacturing Engineering or another relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years' mechanical design engineering experience.
• Experience taking products from concept through design, manufacture and testing.
• Strong 3D mechanical design capability, Creo preferred.
• SolidWorks users with transferable 3D CAD skills will be considered.
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings, assemblies and BOMs.
• Good understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills and ability to work with manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new mechanical products and machinery from concept through to production.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and drawings using Creo / SolidWorks.
• Develop mechanical components, fabricated structures and complex machinery assemblies.
• Take designs through prototype manufacture, build, testing and validation.
• Support product testing and field trials, analyzing performance and implementing design improvements.
• Work with manufacturing teams during prototype builds and New Product Introduction.
• Design with manufacturability, durability, reliability, serviceability and cost in mind.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for components and fabrication needs.
• Produce and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and related engineering docs.
• Support transition of products into full production.

Skills

3+ years experience

Problem solving

Education

Level 5+ Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced R&D Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Omagh. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an established engineering manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty mobile machinery and equipment for the quarrying, construction, aggregates and recycling sectors.

This is a genuine New Product Development (NPD) role, with responsibility for taking new machinery from initial concept and 3D design through manufacture, prototyping, testing and field trials. With a strong pipeline of new product development planned, this is an exciting time to join the engineering function.

Based in Omagh, the role will initially be fully site-based during probation. Following successful completion of probation, hybrid working will be available with three days on-site and two days working from home.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

• Work on genuine new product development, from initial concept through manufacture, testing and production.
• Join a growing engineering function with a strong pipeline of future product development projects.
• Excellent benefits including 8% annual bonus, 5% employer pension contribution, healthcare and 32 days' annual leave.

Our client is seeking an experienced R&D Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Omagh. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an established engineering manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty mobile machinery and equipment for the quarrying, construction, aggregates and recycling sectors.

This is a genuine New Product Development (NPD) role, with responsibility for taking new machinery from initial concept and 3D design through manufacture, prototyping, testing and field trials. With a strong pipeline of new product development planned, this is an exciting time to join the engineering function.

Based in Omagh, the role will initially be fully site-based during probation. Following successful completion of probation, hybrid working will be available with three days on-site and two days working from home.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

• Work on genuine new product development, from initial concept through manufacture, testing and production.
• Join a growing engineering function with a strong pipeline of future product development projects.
• Excellent benefits including 8% annual bonus, 5% employer pension contribution, healthcare and 32 days' annual leave.

The Role:

• Design and develop new mechanical products and machinery from initial concept through to production.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings using Creo / SolidWorks.
• Develop mechanical components, fabricated structures and complex machinery assemblies.
• Take designs through prototype manufacture, build, testing and validation.
• Support product testing and field trials, analysing performance and implementing design improvements.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams throughout prototype builds and New Product Introduction.
• Design with manufacturability, durability, reliability, serviceability and cost in mind.
• Liaise with suppliers and specialist engineering subcontractors regarding components and fabrication requirements.
• Produce and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and associated engineering documentation.
• Support the transition of newly developed products into full production.
• Participate in design reviews and technical problem-solving throughout the development lifecycle.

The Person:

• Level 5 or above qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years' relevant mechanical design engineering experience.
• Previous experience taking products from concept through design, manufacture and testing.
• Strong 3D mechanical design capability, with Creo preferred.
• Experienced SolidWorks users with transferable 3D CAD skills will also be considered.
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings, assemblies and BOMs.
• Good understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills and the ability to work closely with manufacturing teams.
• Previous experience within heavy engineering, crushing and screening, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, mobile plant, materials handling or specialist machinery would be advantageous.

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary DOE.
• 8% annual performance-related bonus.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• 32 days' annual leave, increasing with service.
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days' annual leave through salary sacrifice.
• Healthcare cover for employees and their children.
• Christmas and summer shutdown periods.
• On-site counselling support.
• Hybrid working following successful probation - 3 days on-site / 2 days working from home.

Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.