RedTech Recruitment Ltd.
Design & Development Engineer
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Design & Development Engineer
Design & Development Engineer
A rare opportunity for a talented Design & Development Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company developing highly innovative products at the intersection of advanced engineering and emerging technologies. This is a hands-on role focused on taking ideas from concept and prototype through to fully developed, manufacturable products.
The role would suit an engineer with some commercial experience who enjoys building, experimenting, problem-solving and working across the full product development lifecycle within a fast-paced R&D environment. Due to the nature of some client projects, you must be willing and eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance. This generally requires a long-term UK residency history (typically 10+ years) and the ability to pass government security vetting. You can join the team and work on other commercial projects while your clearance application is progressing.
Location: Saffron Walden / Greater Cambridge area (5 days onsite - ideally you will hold a full UK driving license as the office is not on public transport links)
Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience
Requirements for Design & Development Engineer: A 2.1 or 1st class degree in Engineering, Physics, Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline Outstanding academic credentials throughout education. This team is comprised of exceptionally bright engineers and scientists; therefore, candidates should have achieved excellent academic results, including at least AAA at A Level (or international equivalent), alongside a degree from a leading international university Commercial experience within product development, design engineering or R&D environments Strong CAD design experience Experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping techniques Strong practical engineering skills with a passion for building and problem-solving Good understanding of engineering principles and product development processes Ability to quickly learn new tools, technologies and engineering disciplines Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Strong attention to detail A proactive and self-motivated approach to problem-solving Willingness to work onsite five days per week Ability to travel at short notice when required
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Responsibilities for Design & Development Engineer: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, prototype and develop innovative products Create CAD models and engineering designs to support product development activities Build, test and iterate physical prototypes Investigate and solve engineering challenges using practical and innovative approaches Improve product performance, reliability, efficiency and manufacturability through testing and experimentation Support products through multiple stages of the development lifecycle Work hands-on within workshop and R&D environments Contribute to the successful delivery of new technologies and products Document development activities and communicate technical findings effectively Continuously learn and apply new engineering techniques and technologies
What the role offers: Opportunity to work on genuinely innovative technology projects Exposure to the complete product lifecycle from concept through to manufacture A highly technical and intellectually stimulating environment
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RedTech Recruitment Ltd focuses on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists. Even if the above role isn’t of interest, please visit our website to see our other opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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