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