R&D Engineer - Fabrication / Prototype Development in Orwell

R&D Engineer - Fabrication / Prototype Development in Orwell

Orwell Full-Time 40000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create and modify innovative prototypes in a fast-paced R&D environment.
  • Company: Accora, a rapidly growing manufacturer of medical equipment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent career progression, and extensive training opportunities.
  • Other info: Be part of a well-invested R&D team focused on cutting-edge product development.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in people's lives through innovation.
  • Qualifications: Strong fabrication skills and experience with bespoke products are essential.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 55000 £ per year.

Location: Orwell, Cambridge

Salary: circa £40,000 – £55,000 depending on experience

Accora is a rapidly growing manufacturer of innovative medical equipment, and we're looking for an experienced Fabricator to join our expanding R&D team. This is not a traditional production fabrication role. We need someone who is a Fabricator by trade, ideally apprentice trained, who can bring strong hands-on fabrication skills into a fast-paced R&D environment, building, modifying and developing bespoke prototypes and new products.

If you enjoy working from an idea or early-stage design and actually building, testing and improving it, this could be a brilliant next step.

The Role

  • Fabricate and build bespoke prototypes and new product concepts
  • Weld, cut, form, modify and assemble components in-house
  • Work alongside Design and R&D Engineers to turn concepts into physical products
  • Modify and improve prototypes through testing and development
  • Solve practical engineering problems in a fast-moving project environment
  • Support products through development towards manufacture

Requirements

The Person

You must be a Fabricator by trade. We're looking for someone with:

  • Strong fabrication and welding experience
  • Ideally an apprenticeship or recognised fabrication/engineering qualification
  • Experience working on bespoke, one-off or low-volume products
  • Ability to work from engineering drawings and turn designs into finished builds
  • Strong practical problem-solving skills
  • Experience within prototype development or product development would be a major advantage

We're looking for the person who knows how to make things, modify things and solve problems practically.

Benefits

What's On Offer

  • Circa £40,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
  • Excellent long-term career progression
  • Opportunity to develop further into R&D and product development
  • Extensive training and development
  • Good holiday allowance + public holidays
  • Join a growing, well-invested R&D team
  • Work on innovative products that genuinely improve people's lives

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Fabricator who wants to take their trade skills beyond traditional production work and become a key part of a genuine R&D and new product development environment.

Apply Now!

If you're a skilled Fabricator looking for something more varied, technical and development-focused, apply today to join Accora's growing R&D team.

R&D Engineer - Fabrication / Prototype Development in Orwell employer: Accora

Accora is an exceptional employer located in Orwell, Cambridge, offering a dynamic work environment where skilled Fabricators can transition into R&D and product development roles. With a strong focus on employee growth, extensive training opportunities, and the chance to work on innovative medical equipment that makes a real difference in people's lives, Accora fosters a collaborative culture that values creativity and practical problem-solving. Join a well-invested R&D team and enjoy excellent career progression while contributing to meaningful projects.

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Contact Details:

Accora Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace R&D Engineer - Fabrication / Prototype Development in Orwell

Fabrication Skills
Welding
Cutting
Forming
Modifying Components
Assembly
Problem-Solving Skills