Job Ref: 213053032

Date: 2021-01-20 17:38:34

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My well established Mechanical Engineering Client based in High Wycombe are currently recruiting for an experienced R&D Engineer to work closely alongside their existing Design, Projects & Sales Teams.

The R&D Engineer will be working within the R&D team to research and create new functional design concepts, test existing designs, and work on agreed development projects. You may also be involved in the redesign of existing products as required in-line with industry standards.

Main Responsibilities:

* Meeting with business management, sales, and the R&D team to discuss product ideas.

* Conducting market research and evaluating similar products and their functions.

* Work to agreed project plans in liaison with Program Manager.

* Collaborating with the project engineering and sales department on product feasibility.

* Redesigning existing products to enhance functionality or reduce costs.

* Creating design projects and specification sheets.

* Presenting product designs to management.

* Overseeing the engineering of product prototypes.

* Testing prototype products for functionality, ease-of-use, and longevity.

* Resolving product issues.

* Overseeing the production process.

* Participate in client interface meetings to support the sales and project engineering departments.

Experience & Personal Attributes:

* Efficient, well organised, and able to communicate at all levels.

* Good attention to detail within tight deadlines.

* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a range of different personalities.

* The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems – be a good problem solver.

* Communicate accurately, correctly, timely, effectively and in an appropriate manner using email, documentation and verbally.

* Ability to translate design concepts into physical objects.

* Excellent planning and organisation skills.

* Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach.

* Takes initiative and always act in a professional and ethical manner.

* Associated Degree or minimum 5 years of experience mechanical, and hydraulic design & analysis within the Oil & Gas industry.

* Desirable to have 2+ years as R&D Engineer.

* Advanced analytical and mathematical skills.

* Experience of pressure retaining components.

* Fully conversant with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Microsoft Office.

* Knowledge of British Standards for Engineering Draughting.

* Good writing skills, with the ability to write technical reports and procedures for Clients.

* Strong communication skills are a must, both written and verbal.

* Ability to work unsupervised – self-motivated.

An attractive salary of £35k per annum is on offer for the right candidate with a proven track record within R&D / Design.

Hours of work are 07.30 – 16.30 Monday to Thursday and 07.30 – 13.30 on Fridays covering a total of 40 hours per week.

Please submit your CV today for immediate consideration and interview.

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