Research And Development Engineer
CBSbutler ·
p strong Research And Development Engineer /strong /p p br /p ul li strong Kidderminster (1 day p/w hybrid) /strong /li li strong £45,000 - £55,000 + excellent bens /strong /li /ul p br /p p strong Advanced Propulsion | Research Development | Defence Technology /strong /p p br /p p If youre the type of engineer who sees a better way of doing things and has the technical credibility to make it happen, this could be the role youve been looking for. /p p br /p p Were seeking a strong Research And Development Engineer /strong to join an advanced engineering organisation developing next-generation propulsion technologies for highly demanding applications. /p p br /p p This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of innovation projects from concept through to implementation—identifying opportunities, developing new technologies, building prototypes, validating designs, and delivering real-world engineering solutions that shape future products and manufacturing capabilities. /p p br /p p Youll enjoy significant autonomy, influence technical direction, and work alongside specialists across design, materials, manufacturing, testing and applied science disciplines. /p p br /p p strong What youll be doing /strong /p p br /p ul li Leading research and technology projects from initial concept through to implementation /li li Identifying opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturing capability, cost and lead time /li li Developing business cases for new technologies and securing stakeholder buy-in /li li Designing, building and validating prototypes, tooling and specialised test equipment /li li Managing project budgets, schedules and technical deliverables /li li Producing and approving engineering designs, drawings and 3D models /li li Conducting trade studies, technical investigations and feasibility assessments /li li Working closely with suppliers, manufacturing partners and multidisciplinary engineering teams /li li Owning verification and validation activities to ensure robust technical solutions /li li Monitoring emerging technologies and identifying opportunities to enhance future capability /li /ul p br /p p strong Leadership Influence /strong /p p br /p p As a senior member of the team, youll also: /p ul li Mentor and develop graduate and junior engineers /li li Provide technical leadership across innovation programmes /li li Review and approve engineering work packages /li li Influence technology strategy and future development roadmaps /li li Act as a key technical interface for internal and external stakeholders /li /ul p br /p p strong What were looking for /strong /p p br /p ul li Significant experience within research, development, advanced engineering or product innovation environments /li li A proven track record of taking concepts from idea through to implemented solution /li li Strong mechanical design and development expertise /li li Hands-on experience with prototyping, machining and experimental development /li li Excellent understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) /li li Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, GD T, limits and fits /li li Experience managing technical projects, budgets and schedules /li li Ability to work independently and make sound engineering decisions /li li Strong communication and stakeholder management skills /li /ul p br /p p strong Youll stand out if you have experience in: /strong /p p br /p ul li Aerospace, defence, propulsion, automotive, energy or other high-performance engineering sectors /li li New product introduction (NPI) /li li Research and development programmes /li li Prototype development and testing /li li Materials engineering and manufacturing processes /li li Advanced mechanical systems and precision engineering /li /ul p br /p p strong Why apply? /strong /p p br /p ul li Work on genuinely cutting-edge technology development programmes /li li Own projects from concept to delivery /li li Influence the future direction of advanced engineering capability /li li Combine hands-on engineering with strategic innovation /li li Mentor the next generation of engineers /li li Join a highly skilled team solving complex technical challenges /li /ul p br /p p This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys creating, improving and delivering—not simply maintaining whats already there. /p p br /p p If you thrive on innovation, technical leadership and turning ambitious ideas into reality, wed love to hear from you. /p