R&D Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Crawley is seeking an Engineering R&D professional to measure, analyze, and report on prototype systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and possess previous relevant experience. The role includes maintaining a laboratory, supporting design teams, and conducting experiments. A competitive salary between £30,000 and £40,000 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Measure, record, and analyze experiments on prototype systems.
• Maintain an organized engineering laboratory.
• Develop and set up new production lines.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Problem-solving skills

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Role

1. Engineering R&D, including measuring, recording, analysing, and reporting experiments on prototype systems.
2. Maintain an organised and efficient engineering laboratory for experimental development of products.
3. Develop and set up new production lines once prototypes are approved.
4. Familiarity with assembly, installation, control, and troubleshooting of existing products.
5. Support the engineering design team with assembly, testing, and problem-solving for new products.
6. Operate and maintain research lab equipment and associated software.
7. Conduct experiments to assess technical performance and reliability.
8. Record experimental data in an online laboratory notebook and maintain it.
9. Analyze data using Excel and report findings to management and customers.
10. Occasional site visits and foreign travel may be required.

The Candidate

• Degree in an engineering discipline (essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word (essential).
• Previous experience in a similar role (essential).

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word; knowledge of AutoCAD is advantageous.
• Ability to analyze results and communicate findings effectively.
• Problem-solving and innovative thinking skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and effective team player.
• Experience in electrical/mechanical assembly, understanding of engineering standards, manufacturing principles, and basic health and safety awareness are advantageous.

The Package

The salary range is from £30,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and abilities.

We operate as an employment agency for permanent roles and as an employment business for temporary/contract roles.