R&D Engineer

Your new company Hays Engineering are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading and well-established manufacturer within the transport and engineering sector. Due to continued investment in innovation and product development, our client is seeking an ambitious R&D Engineer to join their engineering team.This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys turning ideas into practical solutions, working on new product development, and driving continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. Your New Role As an R&D Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development and enhancement of innovative engineering products. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will be involved throughout the entire product lifecycle from concept generation and design through to testing, validation and production implementation. Key responsibilities will include:

• Researching and developing innovative product solutions.
• Supporting new product introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to launch.
• Producing detailed 3D CAD models, drawings and engineering documentation.
• Conducting product testing, analysis and validation activities.
• Working closely with production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Identifying opportunities for product improvement, weight reduction and cost optimisation.
• Investigating emerging technologies, materials and manufacturing methods.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities across engineering and production functions.
• Ensuring all designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations. What You'll Need to Succeed To be considered for this opportunity, you should possess:
• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in a design, development or R&D engineering role within manufacturing.
• Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor or similar).
• Knowledge of product development processes and engineering testing methodologies.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication, assembly or metal-based production.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• A proactive and innovative mindset with a passion for product development. Desirable
• Experience working within the automotive, transport equipment, agricultural machinery or heavy engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of FEA, testing, validation or prototype development.
• Familiarity with project management and continuous improvement methodologies. What You'll Get in Return
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative product development projects.
• Career progression within a growing and successful engineering business.
• Modern manufacturing environment with ongoing investment in technology.
• Exposure to cross-functional engineering projects.
• Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.