Research & Development Engineer
 
Permanent Position
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Strong Career Progression Opportunities
Growing Manufacturing Business
Onsite in Birmingham
ASAP Start
 
Our client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. The Research and Development Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing company product range and creating solutions to customer problems from within the Naval Marine sector. Working within the Engineering function the Research and Development Engineer will promote excellence and quality throughout the Company, always applying sound Engineering judgement and practices.
 
Research & Development Engineer
Job Description

Leading investigations into product performance.
Thoroughly records and logs data and maintains data library for future reference. Information stored must auditable and traceable.
Must be able to create, review and source equipment to support testing and development.
Developing optimised build plans for new product introduction
Identifying new technologies to support the product and technology roadmap
Leading validation and qualification of all military based products
Supporting the Growth Hub by consulting, testing, and proving project initiatives
Supporting the localisation strategy within other global regions
Supporting future Engineering capability and acquisition of key manufacturing and testing technologies.
Creating a rule and process-based approach to new product design.
Supporting direct customer engagement and problem solving
Generating new revenue stream opportunities as a part of the growth strategy.
Interpret customer specifications and create solutions that fully satisfy requirements.
Determine appropriate valve technologies for a wide range of applications.
Use correct standards, design codes and pressure vessel codes where appropriate (Def Stans, BS, ISO, DN, PD etc).
Create technical documentation to demonstrate sound engineering practice and compliance.
Establish and maintain design philosophies to support of the valve design process and maintain traceability.
Create and maintain design calculations to validate new designs and products.
Introduce appropriate validation and test procedures and programmes for prototypes.
Produce reports and project plans, autonomously or with the appropriate project lead.
Participate in cross functional teams and collaborating with the engineering team accordingly.
Ensure continued communication and good relationships with external and internal customers.
Liaise with and provide technical support to customers and suppliers.
Liaise with internal and external development technicians to assess results from testing.
Represent the business at customer and supplier meetings when necessary.
Lead small teams to deliver on commitments.
Take ownership and resolve production-based issues.
Create and maintain product designs and drawings in Solidworks and Draftsight, using the correct templates and configuration control.
Supporting the Engineering department in detailing designs and updating production database from launch to production. 
Research & Development Engineer
Essential Qualifications / Experience / Skills

5 - 10 years' experience in a Research & Development position
Experience in leading external meetings, including design reviews and technical presentations
Extensive level of knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices
Experience creating and maintaining accurate engineering records, drawings, design calculations and files.
Creating and maintain 2D and 3D drawings and 3D models using Draftsight and Solidworks
Ability to produce written technical reports at a high level with a high attention to detail
Ability to conduct and undertake mechanical analysis 
Due to the nature of the work, all candidates MUST be eligible for SC Clearance