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R&D Engineer

Simpson Recruitment Services
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1JF

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of R&D Engineer is available in DY5 West Midlands, offering a salary between £45,000 and £50,000.
  • The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position within a highly regulated industry.
  • Key responsibilities include designing components using SolidWorks, conducting prototype testing, and ensuring compliance with various regulatory requirements.
  • The successful candidate will also manage project lifecycles, collaborate with teams, and address product issues effectively.
  • Interested applicants should send their CV to Gary Simpson to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Title: R&D Engineer

Location: DY5 West Midlands

Salary £45- 50,000

Our client, a well-established global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of specialist engineered assemblies, is offering an exciting career opportunity for an experienced R&D Engineer.

This position is based at their cutting-edge manufacturing site in the Midlands, where innovation and excellence are at the core of their operations.

You’ll be involved in everything from conceptual design to testing and product documentation, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 Quality Management System and global regulatory requirements such as CE, EU MDR, UKCA, and FDA.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development:

Research user needs and market requirements to create robust product specifications.

Design components and assemblies using SolidWorks, ensuring products meet technical requirements and project goals.

Develop prototypes and perform verification testing.

Lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and risk assessments.

Ensure compliance with intellectual property requirements.

Implementation:

Oversee product implementation from Design Freeze to post-launch.

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet project milestones.

Conduct root cause analysis and resolve product issues promptly.

Support manufacturing and purchasing decisions, including the Make vs Buy process.

Project Management:

Manage the full lifecycle of projects, from concept to manufacturing release.

Lead project teams, track critical paths, and ensure timely completion of milestones.

Report progress to stakeholders and escalate issues as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field plus 2 years in a similar role within a highly regulated industry plus Solidworks experience.

To apply please send your CV to Gary Simpson

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.