Research and Development Engineer

The Keystone Group; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave 32 days

Pension

Life assurance

Health Cashback Plan

Enhanced Family Friendly policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Employee Recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Keystone Lintels in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, is seeking an experienced Research & Development Engineer to drive innovative projects across the business. You will manage R&D programs, collaborate with procurement, design teams and stakeholders, and deliver cost-effective solutions.

You’ll evaluate technologies, develop prototypes, and produce technical reports while working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, supportive environment. A background in engineering and CAD tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or background in Engineering with a Design Discipline.
• Sound knowledge of the construction or building industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit software.
• Experience with using 2D and 3D CAD.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate technical solutions to support new and ongoing development projects.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies to support future product innovation.
• Plan and deliver development, testing and validation activities, producing clear technical reports.
• Work to detailed project specifications, ensuring activities are delivered on time and to required standards.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain and design teams to identify cost-effective solutions and maximise technology opportunities.
• Conduct supplier technology benchmarking and support the evaluation of new capabilities.
• Design and develop prototypes, gauges and systems for a range of applications.
• Investigate technical issues, support troubleshooting activities and analyse system performance.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and produce technical content for internal and external audiences.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or Design Discipline background

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

2D CAD

3D CAD

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Research & Development Engineer to join the Keystone Lintels team, where you will be responsible for managing research and development projects across the business. Working closely with procurement, design teams and internal stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in identifying new technologies, supporting future product development and delivering cost-effective solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative engineer to gain experience across research and development, project delivery and commercial activities within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Research and evaluate technical solutions to support new and ongoing development projects.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies to support future product innovation.
• Plan and deliver development, testing and validation activities, producing clear technical reports.
• Work to detailed project specifications, ensuring activities are delivered on time and to required standards.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain and design teams to identify cost-effective solutions and maximise technology opportunities.
• Conduct supplier technology benchmarking and support the evaluation of new capabilities.
• Design and develop prototypes, gauges and systems for a range of applications.
• Investigate technical issues, support troubleshooting activities and analyse system performance.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and produce technical content for internal and external audiences.

What you’ll need to succeed

Success in this role comes from combining a passion for engineering with a desire to develop within a fast-paced, high-performance environment. You’ll be someone who enjoys learning, solving technical challenges and applying your skills to deliver accurate and effective solutions. With the ability to interpret technical drawings, manage priorities and work to tight deadlines, you’ll be keen to contribute, collaborate and make a positive impact

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage your workload and work effectively.
• A willingness to learn, develop your technical expertise, and build a long-term career within the construction industry.

What we’re looking for

• A degree or background in Engineering with a Design Discipline.
• Sound knowledge of the construction or building industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit software.
• Experience with using 2D and 3D CAD.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, values-driven and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 32 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Contributory Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies.
• Additional employee benefits including, access to our Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount Scheme, Employee Recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme.

A Bit About Us

For more than three decades, the Keystone Group has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s largest family-owned construction product manufacturers. Driven by a relentless focus on innovation and customer excellence, the Group employs over 2,000 employees across 28 sites, supplying cutting-edge building solutions to growing markets in the UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia and North America. Its portfolio includes market-leading brands in the steel, light & environmental and timber sectors.

Keystone Lintels is part of Keystone Group and is proud to lead the way in steel lintel design, production and service. Keystone Lintels has dedicated technical teams that provide customers with solutions for their complex project needs.Production facilities in Derbyshire, England and Cookstown, Northern Ireland enable Keystone Lintels to provide a fast and efficient service to its extensive network of merchant partners across the UK and Ireland.