384 Research And Development Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

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. Holidays - 35.5 in total including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• 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.

We’re looking for a talented R&D Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering team. You’ll take products from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and into production—using customer feedback and performance data to shape results.

What You’ll Do:

• p>Develop and improve products from concept to launch

• Analyse market and user feedback for design improvements

• Use data to solve engineering challenges and measure results

• Manage bespoke projects from design to delivery

• Provide technical support for products in the field

• Keep up to date with emerging tech and market trends

What You’ll Bring:

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Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

• Extensive product development or engineering support experience 

• 3D CAD skills (Autodesk Inventor ideal)

• Confident with technical documentation and MS Office (ERP/MRP a bonus)

• Proactive problem-solver with a drive for improvement

• Excellent communicator and team player

Must have UK work eligibility and a full UK driving licence.

Apply now and turn ideas into real-world solutions.

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. Holidays - 35.5 in total including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• 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 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 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 & 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

Are you an experience R&D specialist on the lookout for a new role?

If you have a background in textiles or chemical manufacturing and a role with a blend of R&D and Quality appeals, then read on.

We’re partnering with a highly impressive, innovative manufacturing business in their search for an R&D Process Specialist. They’re looking for someone to lead exciting product development projects and drive quality improvements.

If you’re focussed on your own development, then this is a great place to be, as they active encourage ongoing training and development of all employees.

This role is about variety, innovation and making a real impact in a business that values expertise and invests in its people.

What you’ll get

• Salary £38k – £40k (DOE)
• Pension scheme
• 26 days holiday + stats
• Life Assurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Early finish on Friday’s
• The opportunity to study and further develop your skills

About you

• You’ll have previous experience in an R&D and/or Quality role
• A science or engineering degree is desirable but not essential
• Competent in Excel and PowerPoint
• You’ll enjoy leading multiple R&D projects
• You’re an analytical thinker who enjoys solving complex problems
• Confident decision-maker, comfortable managing multiple projects at once
• Of course, you’re naturally curious with the drive to improve processes
• A background in technical manufacturing, textiles or chemicals is required

About the role

• You’ll lead multiple R&D projects to develop new products and improve existing products
• Replace raw materials, enhance capabilities and keep products competitive
• Facilitate FMEA and root cause analysis activities
• Support and investigate customer complaints, CAPA’s and NC’s related to R&D
• Review, amend and update process documents eg machine specifications, setting sheets etc
• Carry out QC testing of product trials in conjunction with the Quality Engineers
• Liaise with customers and suppliers in relation R&D activities

About the company

• A hugely successful technical textile manufacturer with a great reputation.
• Part of a global group, but with a tight-knit, friendly team on site.
• A company that offers long term career prospects and actively encourages training and development

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 c.

R&D Project Engineer – Bristol – Aerospace - £48,000 to £55,000

Melbreck Technical are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our clients cutting-edge Research & Development team, where you will be leading projects that have a significant commercial and technical importance. They are a large global aerospace company, who are renowned for their market leading expertise in aircraft systems.

This is a full-time position is based in their Bristol, UK office, where you will join a small team of engineers working on new technology developments, managed locally by the senior leadership team. Your role will be crucial in the business as you will be directly responsible for leading and delivering on key research and development projects.

You will play a key part in the development of novel technologies and system solutions, commencing from concept to prototype, as well as attend and leading regular team meetings to review progress against project goals and budgets. You will also work closely with US team members as well as suppliers and customers across the world.

R&D Project Engineer - Role description:

Plan, lead, and deliver on key research and development projects.

Developing new technology strategies to support business needs.

Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that the direction of projects and products is communicated in a timely manner.

Take a technical stance on projects and products to ensure feasibility and continuity.

Supporting the wider business in technological advances.

Support the wider leadership team in helping to mentor and develop more junior engineers who are earlier on in their career.

R&D Project Engineer - Required background and experience:

Degree in Aerospace Engineering is of preference, but Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical or scientific subject would be considered.

Understanding and experience of Cryogenics would be a significant advantage.

Previous experience of taking a technology from concept to prototype e.g. Technology Readiness Level 2 through 6.

Between 5 and 10 years’ experience in aerospace is preferred, but experience in cryogenic systems would also be considered.

Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical design information.

Knowledge and understanding of validation and verification.

Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and conduct investigations.

Proficiency in technical report writing and presentations.

Desirable experience:

Previous experience with sensor design and sensor networks

Previous experience with aircraft fuel systems

Knowledge of specific Aerospace standards, ARP4754, ARP4761 and ARINC611

Experience of a wide range of testing, ranging from bench and lab tests, through to large scale ground and flight testing.

R&D Project Engineer - Required characteristics:

A desire to learn new skills, to grow, or to become a Chartered Engineer

Ability to work within a geographically diverse team using remote tools (e.g. video conferencing)

Ability to travel within the UK, to the US, and to Europe to support the projects, customers, and suppliers

R&D Project Engineer – Hours and Benefits:

37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

Up to 10% bonus

Up to 15% pension

Excellent employee welfare schemes and programs

If you are looking to work for a business that truly values your efforts and where you can be a part of the strategic success of a global outfit, then click APPLY NOW