23 Research And Development jobs in Gaydon

• Support daily production activities, troubleshooting machinery, data logging tools, and product quality issues.
• Analyse and interpret data in Excel to identify anomalies, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to Lean manufacturing initiatives, focusing on efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimisation.
• Assist with the successful implementation of a newly refurbished £1.5 million rolling mill.
• Undertake CAD/3D CAD (SolidWorks) training to support technical analysis and cross-section sample review.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and R&D teams to drive technical improvements and enhance product performance.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred, recent graduates or candidates with industrial experience welcome.
• Knowledge of metallurgy desirable; A-level Chemistry beneficial but not essential.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse large datasets.
• Appreciation of CAD/3D CAD software (ideally SolidWorks), with willingness to develop skills further.
• Excellent problem-solving mindset with a calm, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Technical Product Development Specialist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Regulations Management & Interpretation:

• Monitor, interpret, and assess the impact of Global Automotive Regulations (e.g., UNECE, FMVSS, GSR, ISO) on vehicle features and systems.

Requirements Authoring & Ownership:

• Translate regulatory texts into clear, actionable engineering requirements.
• Maintain ownership of these requirements throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring traceability and compliance.

Cross-Functional Communication:

• Act as the primary liaison between regulatory bodies, legal teams, and engineering functions.
• Ensure consistent understanding and implementation of regulatory requirements across all Stakeholders.

Compliance Planning:

• Support programme teams in planning for regulatory compliance, including feature delivery timelines, validation strategies and documentation.

Change Management:

• Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on existing and future vehicle programmes.
• Lead updates to requirements and communicate changes effectively.

Systems Engineering Integration:

• Work closely with Systems Engineers to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into System Architectures and Validation Plans.

Homologation & Documentation Support:

• Prepare and maintain documentation required for certification and homologation activities.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong experience in interpreting and applying automotive regulations in an engineering context.
• Proven track record in writing and managing technical requirements.
• Experience working with regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU, UNECE, FMVSS, ISO standards).
• Excellent communication and Stakeholder Management skills.
• Experience with requirements Management Tools (e.g. Dassault TRM, IBM DOORS).
• Understanding of Systems Engineering Principles and V-model Development Processes.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in Vehicle Homologation or Certification Processes.
• Knowledge of Feature Development and Integration in Automotive Systems.
• Understanding of regulatory and safety requirements related to automotive features.

Education Required :

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in an engineering discipline.

Technical Product Development Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.98/hr umbrella rate (Inside IR35)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This exciting opportunity as a Technical Product Development Engineer offers the chance to work on innovative projects in the dynamic automotive industry. With a focus on engineering excellence and regulatory compliance, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a real impact in a forward-thinking environment. Join a team that values expertise, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology, and be part of shaping the future of vehicle development.

 What You Will Do:  

- Monitor, interpret, and assess the impact of global automotive regulations, including UNECE, FMVSS, GSR, and ISO, on vehicle features and systems.

- Translate complex regulatory texts into clear, actionable engineering requirements and maintain ownership throughout the product life cycle.

- Act as the primary liaison between regulatory bodies, legal teams, and engineering functions to ensure consistent understanding and implementation of requirements.

- Support programme teams in planning for regulatory compliance, including feature delivery timelines and validation strategies.

- Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on current and future vehicle programmes, leading updates to requirements.

- Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate regulatory requirements into system architectures and validation plans.

What You Will Bring:

 - Strong experience in interpreting and applying automotive regulations in an engineering context.

- Proven track record in writing and managing technical requirements.

- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as EU, UNECE, FMVSS, and ISO standards.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Experience with requirements management tools like Dassault TRM or IBM DOORS.

This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that vehicle features and systems meet the highest standards of safety and compliance. By contributing to the development of innovative automotive solutions, you will help drive the company's commitment to engineering excellence and regulatory adherence.

Location:  This position is based at Gaydon, a hub for automotive innovation and development.

Interested?:  If you're ready to step into a challenging and rewarding role as a Technical Product Development Engineer, don't wait - apply today! Take the next step in your career and join a company where your skills and expertise can truly shine.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Technical Product Development Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.98/hr umbrella rate (Inside IR35)

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? This company is offering an exciting opportunity as a Technical Product Development Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vehicle efficiency. Working on innovative projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this role offers you the chance to make a tangible impact while growing your expertise in engineering requirements and systems development. A chance to work on cutting-edge advancements in automotive engineering.

What You Will Do:  

- Translate electrical power targets into clear and actionable engineering requirements, ensuring they align with customer needs.

- Create and maintain test cases to validate requirements, collaborating with validation and testing teams throughout the product lifecycle.

- Act as the primary liaison for the Electrical Efficiency Management (EEM) team, representing the department across all engineering functions.

- Track and assess changes, ensuring updates to requirements are communicated effectively and implemented across vehicle programmes.

- Champion cross-functional alignment, ensuring consistent understanding and application of requirements across all stakeholders.

What You Will Bring:

- Proven experience in writing and managing technical requirements with a strong attention to detail.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders across various disciplines.

- Familiarity with requirements management tools such as Dassault TRM or IBM DOORS.

- A solid understanding of systems engineering principles and V-model development processes.

- A graduate or postgraduate qualification in an engineering discipline.

This company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of vehicle efficiency, ensuring every innovation aligns with customer expectations and industry standards. As a Technical Product Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of these advancements, contributing to the company's vision of delivering exceptional engineering solutions.

Location:  This role is based in Gaydon, offering you the chance to work in one of the UK's premier automotive hubs.

Interested?:  Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your career while contributing to industry-leading projects. Apply now to become a Technical Product Development Engineer and be part of a team that's driving innovation forward!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

• Support daily production activities, troubleshooting machinery, data logging tools, and product quality issues.
• Analyse and interpret data in Excel to identify anomalies, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to Lean manufacturing initiatives, focusing on efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimisation.
• Assist with the successful implementation of a newly refurbished £1.5 million rolling mill.
• Undertake CAD/3D CAD (SolidWorks) training to support technical analysis and cross-section sample review.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and R&D teams to drive technical improvements and enhance product performance.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred, recent graduates or candidates with industrial experience welcome.
• Knowledge of metallurgy desirable; A-level Chemistry beneficial but not essential.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse large datasets.
• Appreciation of CAD/3D CAD software (ideally SolidWorks), with willingness to develop skills further.
• Excellent problem-solving mindset with a calm, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Technical Product Development Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.98/hr umbrella rate (Inside IR35)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This exciting opportunity as a Technical Product Development Engineer offers the chance to work on innovative projects in the dynamic automotive industry. With a focus on engineering excellence and regulatory compliance, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a real impact in a forward-thinking environment. Join a team that values expertise, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology, and be part of shaping the future of vehicle development.

 What You Will Do:  

- Monitor, interpret, and assess the impact of global automotive regulations, including UNECE, FMVSS, GSR, and ISO, on vehicle features and systems.

- Translate complex regulatory texts into clear, actionable engineering requirements and maintain ownership throughout the product life cycle.

- Act as the primary liaison between regulatory bodies, legal teams, and engineering functions to ensure consistent understanding and implementation of requirements.

- Support programme teams in planning for regulatory compliance, including feature delivery timelines and validation strategies.

- Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on current and future vehicle programmes, leading updates to requirements.

- Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate regulatory requirements into system architectures and validation plans.

What You Will Bring:

 - Strong experience in interpreting and applying automotive regulations in an engineering context.

- Proven track record in writing and managing technical requirements.

- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as EU, UNECE, FMVSS, and ISO standards.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Experience with requirements management tools like Dassault TRM or IBM DOORS.

This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that vehicle features and systems meet the highest standards of safety and compliance. By contributing to the development of innovative automotive solutions, you will help drive the company's commitment to engineering excellence and regulatory adherence.

Location:  This position is based at Gaydon, a hub for automotive innovation and development.

Interested?:  If you're ready to step into a challenging and rewarding role as a Technical Product Development Engineer, don't wait - apply today! Take the next step in your career and join a company where your skills and expertise can truly shine.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Technical Product Development Specialist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Regulations Management & Interpretation:

• Monitor, interpret, and assess the impact of Global Automotive Regulations (e.g., UNECE, FMVSS, GSR, ISO) on vehicle features and systems.

Requirements Authoring & Ownership:

• Translate regulatory texts into clear, actionable engineering requirements.
• Maintain ownership of these requirements throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring traceability and compliance.

Cross-Functional Communication:

• Act as the primary liaison between regulatory bodies, legal teams, and engineering functions.
• Ensure consistent understanding and implementation of regulatory requirements across all Stakeholders.

Compliance Planning:

• Support programme teams in planning for regulatory compliance, including feature delivery timelines, validation strategies and documentation.

Change Management:

• Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on existing and future vehicle programmes.
• Lead updates to requirements and communicate changes effectively.

Systems Engineering Integration:

• Work closely with Systems Engineers to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into System Architectures and Validation Plans.

Homologation & Documentation Support:

• Prepare and maintain documentation required for certification and homologation activities.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong experience in interpreting and applying automotive regulations in an engineering context.
• Proven track record in writing and managing technical requirements.
• Experience working with regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU, UNECE, FMVSS, ISO standards).
• Excellent communication and Stakeholder Management skills.
• Experience with requirements Management Tools (e.g. Dassault TRM, IBM DOORS).
• Understanding of Systems Engineering Principles and V-model Development Processes.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in Vehicle Homologation or Certification Processes.
• Knowledge of Feature Development and Integration in Automotive Systems.
• Understanding of regulatory and safety requirements related to automotive features.

Education Required :

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in an engineering discipline.

Technical Product Development Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.98/hr umbrella rate (Inside IR35)

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? This company is offering an exciting opportunity as a Technical Product Development Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vehicle efficiency. Working on innovative projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this role offers you the chance to make a tangible impact while growing your expertise in engineering requirements and systems development. A chance to work on cutting-edge advancements in automotive engineering.

What You Will Do:  

- Translate electrical power targets into clear and actionable engineering requirements, ensuring they align with customer needs.

- Create and maintain test cases to validate requirements, collaborating with validation and testing teams throughout the product lifecycle.

- Act as the primary liaison for the Electrical Efficiency Management (EEM) team, representing the department across all engineering functions.

- Track and assess changes, ensuring updates to requirements are communicated effectively and implemented across vehicle programmes.

- Champion cross-functional alignment, ensuring consistent understanding and application of requirements across all stakeholders.

What You Will Bring:

- Proven experience in writing and managing technical requirements with a strong attention to detail.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders across various disciplines.

- Familiarity with requirements management tools such as Dassault TRM or IBM DOORS.

- A solid understanding of systems engineering principles and V-model development processes.

- A graduate or postgraduate qualification in an engineering discipline.

This company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of vehicle efficiency, ensuring every innovation aligns with customer expectations and industry standards. As a Technical Product Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of these advancements, contributing to the company's vision of delivering exceptional engineering solutions.

Location:  This role is based in Gaydon, offering you the chance to work in one of the UK's premier automotive hubs.

Interested?:  Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your career while contributing to industry-leading projects. Apply now to become a Technical Product Development Engineer and be part of a team that's driving innovation forward!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Bakery NPD Manager

Join Campden BRI’s renowned Product & Ingredient Development Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of bakery and cereal innovation. As our Bakery NPD Manager you’ll serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert—driving research, guiding development, and representing our institution across the wider food industry.

This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished professional with deep technical knowledge and industry insight to influence the commercial bakery sector at scale.

No two days are the same at Campden BRI, and this is reflected in the wide diversity of projects that this role will have in their portfolio at anytime! From guiding startups to develop the next big project, through to consultancy and research for some of the worlds largest food companies, this role is diverse, exciting and a great opportunity for the right candidate!

Position

• Spearhead a portfolio of high-impact NPD & R&D initiatives and technical training programs within baking and cereal processing
• Partner directly with key stakeholders—industry, government, and academia—to craft, manage, and deliver bespoke consultancy projects
• Act as the authoritative voice of Campden BRI in the bakery sector, influencing product innovation, safety, and quality standards
• Provide strategic guidance across cross-functional teams while mentoring emerging talent and fostering technical excellence
• Lead conceptualisation, execution, and reporting of client-based research and development projects
• Design and deliver advanced-level bakery training courses tailored to industry needs
• Drive project acquisition through relationship-building and proposal development
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure timely and effective project delivery
• Maintain and enhance specialist facilities and equipment, ensuring operational excellence

Requirements

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Food Science, Bakery Science, with extensive industry experience
• Demonstrated expertise across bakery processes and formulations, with hands-on experience in at least two key product categories (bread, cake, pastry, biscuit)
• Strong business acumen, with proven project leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Exceptional communication, mentoring, and analytical skills

This is more than just consultancy—it’s leadership at the cutting edge of food science. Step into a role where your insight shapes consumer experiences and industry standards alike.

Benefits

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• Free parking (note: rural location requires own transport)
• £40,000-£50,000 pa dependent on experience

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