Our clients have an exciting opportunity for an R&D Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team near Havant.

The R&D Engineer will carry out market research and develop new engineering solutions for their clients. Developing industrial mechanical, automation equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Define product specifications for new engineering research projects.

* Use engineering principles, calculations, and industry-specific design software (CAD, FEA) for design and analysis tasks.

* Utilise in house tools such as CNC machines, laser cutting and brake press equipment to design, develop and build prototypes that use moving mechanical parts, AC/DC motors, electromagnetic equipment.

* Collaborate with various departments (manufacturing, quality assurance, marketing) to ensure product viability and alignment with company goals.

* Experience of working within mature PLM/NPI processes.

* Maintain thorough records of research, design, testing, and development activities.

* Investigate failures, participate in design reviews, modify drawings and/or, prepare work packages for others to carry-out as necessary.

* Consult with manufacturing and fabrication teams to design and develop tooling and processes.

* Witness and evaluate results from product testing and analyse impact on design.

* Ensure the validity of product performance criteria through evaluation of marketing requirements, customer feedback, field research, competitive product performance, latest product standards and application of experience.

* To carry out such additional responsibilities as may be considered necessary by the Management.

Ideal skills & experience:

* Knowledge of a recognised NPI process

* Experience working within a mechanical / machinery or automation environment

* 3D Modelling

* Design for manufacture experience

Benefits:

* Ample free onsite parking

* Early finish and dress-down Fridays

* Above statutory holiday allowance plus able to buy additional holiday

* Company social events

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Eyecare vouchers

* Cycle to work scheme

* Friendly and supportive environment

* Holistic approach to work

* Working for a company who cares about you as an individual and not just a cog in the machine

Working hours:

Mon to Thurs 08:00-16:30. Fri 08:00-14:30