R&D Engineer

Escape; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer to support the full product lifecycle in a mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering environment. The role involves creating design specifications, supporting product validation, and liaising with production teams. A degree in engineering or relevant experience is required. Excellent company benefits and flexible working options available.

Benefits

Excellent company benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or relevant hands-on experience required.
• Strong grasp of systems engineering and product development necessary.
• Experience with design tools and CAD/modelling software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create design specs, drawings, models and test documentation.
• Support product validation, risk analysis and technical reporting.
• Liaise with production teams to ensure designs are manufacture-ready.
• Maintain design records, BOMs and data packs.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and improvement plans.
• Work with suppliers to support new product introduction.

Skills

Engineering Degree or hands-on experience

Systems engineering

Design tools and CAD/modelling software

Technical documentation

Project management and prioritization

Job description

R&D Engineer, Kilmarnock

Permanent, full time position

Salary 35-50,000

We're working with a manufacturer who is looking for an experienced Engineer to join their design and development team. This is a varied role supporting the full product lifecycle in a mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering environment.

You'll be involved in everything from early-stage concepts and calculations through to hands-on testing, design documentation, and production support. The work is project-based, so you'll need to juggle multiple tasks and collaborate with colleagues in R&D, manufacturing, and quality.

Our client benefits from significant investment, strong customer demand and clear opportunities for progression.

Responsibilities:

• Creating design specs, drawings, models and test documentation
• Supporting product validation, risk analysis and technical reporting
• Liaising with production teams to ensure designs are ready for manufacture
• Maintaining design records, BOMs and data packs
• Contributing to root cause analysis and improvement plans
• Working with suppliers and third parties to support new product introduction

Required skills:

• Degree in engineering or relevant hands-on experience
• Strong grasp of systems engineering and product development
• Experience with design tools and CAD/modelling software
• Confident with technical documentation and reports
• Comfortable working across disciplines and balancing project priorities

Excellent company benefits and flexible working options available.

If you're looking for a hands-on engineering role with real variety and long-term progression, this could be a great fit. Apply now!