Research and Development Design Engineer

Facultatieve Technologies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Facultatieve Technologies is seeking a Research and Development Design Engineer to innovate and develop high-precision components. This role involves leading projects from concept to production, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating across teams to enhance product performance. The ideal candidate will have significant engineering experience and proficiency in SolidWorks.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Extra Day Off for Your Birthday

Life Assurance (6x Salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Sustainability Commitment

Festive December Shutdown

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in an engineering environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D CAD.
• Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship or higher-level vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development and innovation projects.
• Design precision-engineered components and oversee prototype manufacture.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

3D CAD

Problem solving

Education

BTEC ONC/OND or equivalent in Mechanical/Design Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Research and Development Design Engineer

Research and Development Design Engineer

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Facultatieve Technologies is a global leader in cremation and incineration systems, recognised for delivering environmentally responsible and technically advanced solutions.

Driven by our mission ‘Leading with Integrity, Innovating with Purpose, Prioritising Sustainability’ we design, and service high-performance cremators trusted in over 20 countries around the world. With over 140 years of engineering expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement, we’re proud to set the standard in our field.

We’re equally committed to the people behind our products. As a Disability Confident Employer, we champion accessibility, inclusion, and fairness at every level. We actively promote wellbeing in the workplace and prioritise investing in the growth and development of our colleagues.

About the Role

We’re looking for an R&D Design Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product innovation. In this hands-on role, you’ll drive cutting-edge projects from concept through to industrialisation. Designing high-precision components, building prototypes, and working cross-functionally to bring ideas into reality.

You’ll combine creative thinking with technical rigor to solve complex design challenges, optimise performance, and influence the next generation of products in a business committed to long-term technical excellence and sustainability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support New Product Development (NPD) and innovation projects from early research to full-scale production.
• Design and develop precision-engineered components and assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Oversee prototype manufacture, testing, and validation to ensure robust product performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across all designs.
• Translate R&D outputs into practical engineering solutions and documentation for manufacturing.
• Contribute to product lifecycle improvements—enhancing reliability, functionality, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to support design for manufacture and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate design records, technical data, and revision control.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement across design, materials, and production methods.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in SolidWorks (Inventor experience also welcomed).
• Strong grasp of mechanical design principles and engineering best practices.
• Background in 3D CAD and (ideally) 2D AutoCAD.
• Engineering qualification: BTEC ONC/OND, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in Mechanical/Design Engineering.
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in an engineering environment. Preferably spanning product development, fabrication, or R&D.
• Proven ability to independently solve complex technical challenges and manage multiple design iterations.
• Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship or higher-level vocational training.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors (e.g. combustion, energy, or environmental technology).
• Understanding of product compliance and safety engineering standards.

What We Offer:

• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Extra Day Off for Your Birthday.
• Life Assurance (6x Salary).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sustainability Commitment – Work for a company dedicated to environmentally responsible practices.
• Festive December Shutdown.

We actively celebrate diversity & inclusion across the Facultatieve Technologies group. We embrace individuals’ contributions to our business, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief.

We wholeheartedly believe that having a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the business is vital for our future successes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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