R&D Engineer

SF Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Group is seeking an R&D Engineer for a 6-month contract in Liverpool with hybrid working arrangements. The role focuses on moving products from ideation to production feasibility, aligning with market trends and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include designing, testing, and manufacturing innovative products, leading test methods, managing risk, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor in a relevant subject matter.
• Experience in plastics production and/or assembly environment linked to automotive.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and manufacture innovative products.
• Lead test method development and validation.
• Develop detailed project plans including design control, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Lead risk management for the product development area.
• Oversee design transfer from development to manufacture.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers for component development and qualification.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

Problem solving

Test protocol development

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Tools

CAD software

Pro Link awareness

Tooling knowledge

Job description

R&D Engineer

6-month contract (Scope for extension/ permanent) 55,000 to 70,000 DOE or up to 47.00 P/ hr (Outside IR35) 37.5hr/wk, 08:30-17:15 Mo-Thu, and 08:30-13:00 Fr Hybrid Liverpool

Main purpose of the job

To follow the Product Development to implement R&D projects from the Ideation Phase to Production Feasible. Understanding Market Trends, Consumer Direction and Legislative Requirements to ensure company is able to continue advanced development meeting future requirements.

Main missions and results

• Design, development, testing, and manufacture of innovative products.
• Formulate and own new, innovative approaches to solve technical problems.
• Lead the test method development and validation.
• Identify and develop innovative design and process solutions to meet the requirements of the automotive industry.
• Develop detailed project plans for assigned product responsibilities to include design, development, design control, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Lead risk management activity for assigned product development area.
• Compile and mange technical reviews.
• Lead the design transfer of products from development stage to manufacture.
• Create, communicate and execute research programs and project plans to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate key information and recommendations to influence technical decisions and strategy.
• Engage in a continuous program of learning to broaden knowledge in technical expertise.
• Full cross functional engagement within both company, and suppliers, for component development, tooling, and qualification.
• Contribution to intellectual property generation, including invention disclosures and patent support.
• Ability to leverage emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing techniques.

Preferred skills and experience

• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills within a multi project environment are essential for success in this role.
• Proficient in technical writing and in the development and writing of test protocols and reports.
• Proven ability to compile complex data, analyse and distil to deliver clear concise recommendations to drive device design.
• Master or Bachelor in a relevant subject matter
• Experience in a (plastics) production and / or an assembly environment, linked to automotive.

Personal competencies

communicative, assertive, organisationally and analytically strong. Problem solver, team player that is also able to work independently and in stressful circumstances.

Computer knowledge

Windows Office, drawing programs, CAD

Additional knowledge

knowledge of injection moulding, tooling, Pro Link Awareness for continuous improvement