237 Research And Development jobs in the United Kingdom
Research & Development Engineer
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White Label is exclusively representing an engineering and manufacturing business in Bradford that requires a Design & Development Engineer to join their team.
The role will be varied and involve design and testing of products so this role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on with the full design and development process.
Package/Benefits
- A salary of up to £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience. li>Working hours – 36.25 per week. 08.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 am to 3.15 pm Friday.
- Pension - Employee contribution 5%, Employer contribution 3%
- Other benefits - Life assurance of 4x salary after 3 months of continuous service.
Responsibilities of the Design & Development Engineer
- 3D Solid modelling using SolidWorks 2025
- FEA of 3D Models using Solidworks.
- Design of castings, pressings & turned/cold formed assemblies.
- Design calculations using Excel spreadsheets incorporating load distribution and stress calculations.
- Use of industry standards; Eurocode 3, AISC /ASTM etc
- Production of manufacturing drawings using Solidworks.
- Produce product specifications & technical reports.
- Communicate with customers, approval bodies and independent test laboratories.
- To assist in product testing using 50kN/1000 kN/2000kN Test machine.
- Prepare test reports including graphs and test data.
- Formulate answers to technical questions from customers and assist the Technical Support and Quality departments.
- Production of illustrations and technical data for marketing.
Experience required of the Design & Development Engineer
- Educated to degree/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- Solidworks experience is essential.
- 2 years minimum experience in a mechanical engineering, structural or construction environment.
This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Research & Development Engineer
Posted 4 days ago
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White Label is exclusively representing an engineering and manufacturing business in Bradford that requires a Design & Development Engineer to join their team.
The role will be varied and involve design and testing of products so this role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on with the full design and development process.
Package/Benefits
- A salary of up to £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience. li>Working hours – 36.25 per week. 08.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 am to 3.15 pm Friday.
- Pension - Employee contribution 5%, Employer contribution 3%
- Other benefits - Life assurance of 4x salary after 3 months of continuous service.
Responsibilities of the Design & Development Engineer
- 3D Solid modelling using SolidWorks 2025
- FEA of 3D Models using Solidworks.
- Design of castings, pressings & turned/cold formed assemblies.
- Design calculations using Excel spreadsheets incorporating load distribution and stress calculations.
- Use of industry standards; Eurocode 3, AISC /ASTM etc
- Production of manufacturing drawings using Solidworks.
- Produce product specifications & technical reports.
- Communicate with customers, approval bodies and independent test laboratories.
- To assist in product testing using 50kN/1000 kN/2000kN Test machine.
- Prepare test reports including graphs and test data.
- Formulate answers to technical questions from customers and assist the Technical Support and Quality departments.
- Production of illustrations and technical data for marketing.
Experience required of the Design & Development Engineer
- Educated to degree/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- Solidworks experience is essential.
- 2 years minimum experience in a mechanical engineering, structural or construction environment.
This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Senior Scientist - Research & Development
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Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges.
The Senior Research & Development Scientist - Advanced Staining Reagents is a key technical contributor to the development of immunochemistry technology and advanced staining reagent products. This position forms part of LBS initiative as a leading-edge cancer diagnostics partner with a vision to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.
This position is part of the Research and Development (R&D) team located in Newcastle and will be an on-site, position. You will be a part of the Advanced Staining Reagents (ASR) R&D team and report to the R&D Manager. In this role you are a resource for all New Product Development projects and Compliance work performed in the R&D team.
If you thrive in an innovative research and development environment and want to be part of a world-class R&D organization, read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Lead projects and gain insight from other department SMEs.
+ Become part of a team responsible for the delivery of cutting edge new diagnostic products.
+ Become an expert on designing, performing and interpreting experiments on the automated staining instrumentation.
+ Be part of a wider R&D organisation, gaining exposure to a variety of different project types.
+ Learn and implement the process of developing products within a regulatory environment.
The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Significant prior lab experience within a regulated environment and understanding of IHC and molecular biology techniques (e.g.FISH).
+ Possess a Degree in a scientific subject
+ Have knowledge of H&S and how this applies to Laboratory environments
+ Have experience of project delivery in a high-pressure environment
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ In-depth experience of Molecular Biology
+ Experience of working within a regulated environment
+ A higher degree
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit .
At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Research & Development Manager (Director potential)
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R&D Manager (Director potential)
Electromechanical Scientific Instrumentation
£70k - £75k Basic + Bonus + Benefits
East of England base
An integral part of a highly successful UK listed Group of Companies, our Client is a leading designer & manufacturer of electromechanical & electro-optical materials testing products and accessories supplied to a global customer base (OEMs, Industrial End Users, Research Institutions, Academia etc.). Highly profitable with an excellent growth record, the Company has invested heavily in R&D and is now about to enter its next exciting phase of growth, including an imminent move into new, purpose-built. facilities.
It is in this thriving context that the Company is seeking to further strengthen its Senior Leadership Team through the appointment of a high calibre R&D Manager. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will assume full responsibility for delivering the current R&D/NPD strategy and establishing and implementing a new Technology & NPD roadmap. With responsibility for the successful development and project management of new products, you will lead, manage and develop the R&D team, personally demonstrating to them what exceptional project management looks like. In addition, as part of the Senior Leadership team, you will share responsibility for the development and achievement of the Company’s overall business strategy.
Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline (preferably Electronic, Mechanical or similar), you will be able to demonstrate a proven & commercially successful R&D/NPD project management track record gained in a fast-paced technical/engineered product environment. Currently operating at R&D/NPD Manager/Project Manager level, your team leadership & development skills will be coupled with a strong understanding of NPD/market dynamics. You will be creative, highly motivated, energetic and decisive, and will possess the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate/collaborate effectively both within the Organisation and externally with customers & suppliers.
This is an exciting Senior Leadership Team opportunity offering genuine progression potential to Director in addition to an attractive remuneration package with an already successful & expanding Company and Group.
To apply, please send full CV email to David Rawlins at Craggwood Associates Ltd via: Tel: 07903 288820
GenAI Solutions Engineer Lead - Research & Development (Codified Controls)
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Developer Enablement is a function of the CTO organisation. Our mission is to make it easy and enjoyable for software engineering teams to go from a business idea to delivering an innovative product solution. The main goals are to improve and upgrade our tools, streamline our processes, automate and strengthen our controls, and help development teams adopt modern working methods.
**The Role**
We're seeking a technically versatile GenAI Solutions Engineer Lead to join our department. You'll help set the technical direction, lead by example, and embed cutting-edge GenAI practices into our software delivery?This role requires deep expertise in software engineering and the latest in Generative AI, with the ability to embed these practices into teams and promote a collaborative, high-performing culture.
As the GenAI Solutions Engineer, you'll need to demonstrate a deep understanding of user needs and contributing to the overall product vision, translating cutting-edge GenAI research into scalable, production-grade solutions, bridging the gap between experimentation and enterprise deployment.
Our tech stack is diverse, encompassing (but not limited to) Python, Go, TypeScript, React, Kubernetes, Mongo, and Generative AI features requiring adaptability and a willingness to learn.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Lead applied GenAI research, focusing on prompt engineering, RAG, and agentic workflows
+ Architect and deliver end-to-end LLM solutions - from experimentation to production
+ Design evaluation frameworks to benchmark LLM performance, safety, and behaviour
+ Build integration layers connecting LLMs to APIs, middleware, and enterprise systems
+ Collaborate across teams to drive adoption of modern engineering practices and GenAI tooling
**Characteristics:**
+ Able to identify and solve problems effectively
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills
+ A self-starter with the ability to work effectively in teams and remotely
+ Pragmatic, and a creative approach to managing risk
+ An advocate of inclusion and diversity in every way
+ A growth mindset and willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
+ Shows enthusiasm and develops trust through empathy
**Experience:**
+ Proven experience as an Engineering Lead, Software Engineering Manager, or similar role
+ Strong expertise in multiple programming languages (preferably Python, Go, and TypeScript), frameworks, and tools
+ Have deployed LLM systems to production and understand evaluation, guard-railing, and monitoring
+ Proven experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, container-based micro-services, distributed logs, SQL and NoSQL databases, and DevSecOps
+ Experience working in a product focused team as opposed to a project focused team is beneficial
**What we'll provide you**
This is a unique role that will put you in the position to be part of a new venture and actively drive change. Every day there will be new challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career.
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
+ 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
+ A discretional annual performance related bonus
+ Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Pension Plan
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Visit our?Global Benefits?page to learn more. ( these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.
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Research & Development Manager - Consumer Technical Insights & Product Claims
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Location: Leeds, UK
BACKGROUND
The Deodorants category is a key part of the Unilever Personal Care Business Group. With a family of Power Brands - Rexona /Sure , Dove, Axe - which are critical growth drivers of the company. This role will be the key Consumer Technical Insights ( CTI ) & Claims partner of the R&D Head of Rexona Innovation & Antiperspirant Technology Platform benefit platform.
The role holder will be responsible for leading consumer research claims support for our Rexona /Sure Brand, maximising our technology through compelling claims, brought to life through outstanding activations ( e.g. , demos) - all with appropriate claims support, including executing technical, human panel, clinical or consumer testing. The role holder will also be responsible for bringing new insight to support Rexona innovatio n and future technology development .
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
The main responsibilities and accountabilities of the role are:
+ Deliver y of all consumer insight & testing needs for Rexona /Sure innovation projects - this may entail designing C onsumer Insight plans, validating consumer perceivable differences in new technologies & new research to unlock new insights on benefit/formats which may lead to new ideas , concepts or projects .
+ Leading the consumer testing programme for Rexona/Sure in key lead markets ensuring product performance is better than key competitors. Ensuring test design & data quality follows best practice outlined by CTI capability.
+ Lead the planning & execution of the technical claims programme for a portfolio of global Rexona /Sure projects using a range of tools to maximise the product story, in order to bring innovation to life for consumers, creating the maximum amount of news from our science and innovation. Through kitchen science demonstrations all the way through crafting animatic and mode of action videos to bring the science to life digitally .
+ Delivery of claims substantiation and defence strategies, delivering outstanding communications for our innovations that are robustly supported with technical and consumer evidence - with full alignment of critical business partners ( eg marketing, legal, regulatory).
+ S upport competitor challenge activities by provid ing guidance, leadership and R&D points of view on competitor claims challenges inbound and outbound.
+ Lead consumer insights to inform and underpin programme of work being led from Antiperspirant Technology Platform through to the brand. This may entail leading strategic initiatives, informing, developing & refining work on 'growth spaces' relevant to Rexona /Sure . Be resident expert on Sweat consumer insight to provide general support on unanswered consumer questions.
+ In partnership with CTI Capability & Clinicals team, ensure the appropriate protocols & methodologies are developed to validate a spectrum of antiperspirant technologies.
+ Be a key member of Claims & CTI C ommunity of Practice to drive consistency, best practice & sharing of learnings & know-how . Driving skills & talent development of your Claims & CTI Team.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
+ Prefer red experience in Beauty & Personal Care categories with knowledge of category & consumer fundamentals
+ Must have understanding of sensory/clinical/consumer research (quantitative & qualitative) , and an appreciation for the fundamental requirements for claims substantiation in FMCG
+ A consumer first mindset, a track record of bringing insight to the heart of brands & innovation s, to help teams craft compelling mixes
+ A creative thinker, with the ability to inspire ideas from insights and spot opportunities for superior claims to out perform our competition
+ A bility to form excellent partnerships with internal ( e.g., marketing, legal) & external partners ( e.g., agencies).
Job Category: Research & Development
Job Type: Full time
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Research and Development Manager
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Research and Development (R&D) Manager
Location: Devon
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Competitive Salary - to be discussed
We are seeking an experienced and innovative R&D Manager to lead our research and development team. In this role, you will oversee the design, development and implementation of new products, technologies, or processes, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
The ideal candidate will need strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation from concept to commercialisation.
You will bring project management discipline to the development team ensuring they make the best of their technical expertise, are clear on priorities, effective in stakeholder management, balancing the tension between delivering growth projects and sustaining the compliance and efficiency of the existing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
As a strong people manager and coach you put people at the centre of the operation. You act with integrity at all times and recognise that sustainability is driven through strong leadership aligned to a committed support to the teams and the primary process.
1. Using your excellent people management and coaching skills to support your team in delivering a busy agenda, whilst keeping the business up to date with progress through KPIs and Roadmaps
2. Influencing senior stakeholders internally and externally through clear and concise communication of technically complex challenges and outcomes including recommendations that challenge the status quo
3. Applying critical thinking, scientific understanding, technical foresight and thought leadership to deliver results in complex, ambiguous situations
4. Be the companies Regulatory lead, working alongside external partners to advise the best routes through the regulatory landscape. Monitor changes to the regulatory environment and action changes where required to ensure company compliance. Guide the company on medicines regulations for new licensed products.
5. Ensure that all products produced & developed comply with MDLZ MEU and where appropriate Pharmaceutical GMP product specifications.
6. Gatekeeper in the Project gate process, assuring development standards are met, effective allocation of resource to business priorities and clear stakeholder management.
7. Demonstrate and deliver strong financial control, compliance and improvement, through a proactive approach with regards to the total costs of product development and maintenance. Adherence to budget figures, tracking and reporting deviations will form a part of the role and your focus will ensure activities are resourced in the most cost-effective way.
SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE:
- Degree or equivalent (engineering or science)
- Project management
- Change Management Ability
- Problem Solving
- Ability to lead and engage employees at all levels
- Presentation skills
- Thought leadership and stakeholder influencing
- Commercial acumen
- Proven line management experience
- Optimising team working
- Regulatory experience
If you are interested apply now. If you would like to discuss the role please call Lauren on (phone number removed).
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
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Research and Development Engineer
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Research and Development Engineer
Colchester
45,000 - 55,000 + Progression + Training + Growing Company + Pension + 25 Holidays
A brilliant role in a leading company on offer where you can use autonomy to write your own script and play an influential part in the company's growth and future plans.
This company are leaders in the automation industry. They have grown exponentially over the last couple of years and are looking to continue their exciting growth with the addition of a Research and Development Engineer.
In this role you will work on challenging problems and present new ideas to the engineering team suggesting new feature developments for a range of automotive systems. Showcasing your skills with Analogue & Digital Electronics Design, PCB Design and Power Electronics will be a big part of the technical side of the role. Other duties include investigate new opportunities for the company, reverse engineer a product and provide solutions to rectify issues with a product.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced R & D Engineer with both hardware and software knowledge and experience of working with Analogue & Digital Electronic Design, PCB Design and Power Electronics. You will ideally have a degree in electronics or automotive engineering and be commutable to Colchester.
An exciting role for someone to join an international business and create their own path in a company that offers, trust progression and an overall great working environment.
The Role:
- Work on challenging problems and present new ideas to the engineering team
- Suggest new feature developments for a range of automotive systems
- Showcase skills in Analogue & Digital Electronics Design, PCB Design, and Power Electronics
- Investigate new opportunities for the company
- Reverse engineer products and provide solutions to rectify issues
The Person:
- Experienced R&D Engineer with hardware and software knowledge
- Proficient in Analogue & Digital Electronic Design, PCB Design, and Power Electronics
- Ideally holds a degree in electronics or automotive engineering
- Must be commutable to Colchester
Research And Development - Chemist
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Location: Derbyshire area
Role: Full time (37.5 hours)
Sector: Research & Development
Are you a curious and driven R&D professional with a passion for innovation in materials? We're looking for an R&D Technologist to join a close-knit team, working directly with the Head of QA & Development team. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in shaping the future of flocked flooring products.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and contribute to R&D projects, both independently and collaboratively
- Apply expertise in colour theory, dyeing techniques, and colourfastness
- Ensure safe working practices across lab and factory environments
- Communicate effectively to develop innovative textile solutions
- Evaluate raw materials based on their properties and processing behaviour
- Support production teams with technical insights and problem-solving
- Operate lab and pilot equipment, following lab protocols
- Investigate and recommend new products and continuous improvement ideas
What we're looking for:
- Educated to degree or higher in a science-based discipline
- Strong understanding of raw materials, R&D processes, lab equipment, and safe lab practices
- Experience managing multiple R&D projects with strong planning and prioritisation skills
- Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal
- Precision in lab work, documentation, and quality control
- Ability to interpret data and troubleshoot technical issues
- Creative and curious, always exploring new ideas and solutions
- Preferred: Experience in a manufacturing environment
How to Apply:
If you're right for this role, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
Research And Development - Chemist
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Location: Derbyshire area
Role: Full time (37.5 hours)
Sector: Research & Development
Are you a curious and driven R&D professional with a passion for innovation in materials? We're looking for an R&D Technologist to join a close-knit team, working directly with the Head of QA & Development team. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in shaping the future of flocked flooring products.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and contribute to R&D projects, both independently and collaboratively
- Apply expertise in colour theory, dyeing techniques, and colourfastness
- Ensure safe working practices across lab and factory environments
- Communicate effectively to develop innovative textile solutions
- Evaluate raw materials based on their properties and processing behaviour
- Support production teams with technical insights and problem-solving
- Operate lab and pilot equipment, following lab protocols
- Investigate and recommend new products and continuous improvement ideas
What we're looking for:
- Educated to degree or higher in a science-based discipline
- Strong understanding of raw materials, R&D processes, lab equipment, and safe lab practices
- Experience managing multiple R&D projects with strong planning and prioritisation skills
- Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal
- Precision in lab work, documentation, and quality control
- Ability to interpret data and troubleshoot technical issues
- Creative and curious, always exploring new ideas and solutions
- Preferred: Experience in a manufacturing environment
How to Apply:
If you're right for this role, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.