R&D Engineer
Newtownabbey
Competitive Salary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an R&D Engineer to join a well-established global manufacturer. Based in Newtownabbey and reporting to the R&D Manager, you will be part of a global product development team focused on designing and delivering next-generation products for international markets.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
1. Global R&D exposure with international collaboration
2. Hands-on product design from concept to manufacture
3. Career progression
The Role:
* Design and develop innovative components and products, including conceptual sketches, 3D CAD models, detailed drawings and material selection.
* Work both independently and within a multidisciplinary R&D team to deliver functional, manufacturable design solutions.
* Support quality and functional testing of development concepts, analysing data and providing recommendations based on findings.
* Evaluate materials, prototypes and components through simulation and practical hands-on testing.
* Produce samples and working models, create rapid prototypes and coordinate the external manufacture of prototype tooling and components.
* Collaborate with Operations on sourcing, commissioning and optimisation of production equipment.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on process optimisation and design for manufacture.
The Person:
* Third level qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Design Engineering (or equivalent).
* Minimum 3 years' industrial experience in an R&D or Product Design role.
* Strong proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software.
Next Steps
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