At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative construction equipment from concept to manufacture.
- Company: Join a leading construction equipment manufacturer near Royston.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for hands-on engineering experience.
- Other info: Great career growth potential in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Tackle complex challenges and bring designs to life in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong CAD skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary - Negotiable DOE
Monday-Friday day 40 hours per week with flexible hours.
Your new company: Based near Royston, you will be joining a well-known construction equipment manufacturing business. Due to continued business and an increase in sales, they are now seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer to join their manufacturing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across CAD design, prototyping, and testing environments, and taking ownership of projects from concept through to manufacture. If you are an experienced product development engineer or similar with a CAD background, this is a great next step for you!
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Review and evaluate proposed concepts from multiple sources
- Produce 2D and 3D CAD designs (Inventor used)
- Define performance criteria and conduct virtual testing (e.g., stress analysis etc)
- Create technical specifications and summary reports
- Carry out testing and validation of produced products
This is just a summary of duties, and other responsibilities will be required.
Skills & Experience required:
- Relevant experience in R&D for a specialist product - engineering or construction product.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Practical, hands-on engineering experience (e.g., Assembly, metalwork, test rigs, fabrication)
- Strong CAD skills in 2D & 3D CAD, -Ideally Inventor or SolidWorks.
- Ability to bring designs to life and create product specifications
What you need to do now if you're interested in this role: Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now.
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Design & Development Engineer employer: Hays
Join a leading construction equipment manufacturing business near Royston, where innovation meets opportunity. With a flexible working environment and a strong focus on employee development, you will have the chance to tackle complex engineering challenges while enjoying a supportive culture that values creativity and collaboration. This role not only offers competitive remuneration but also the chance to grow your skills in a dynamic industry, making it an ideal place for passionate engineers looking to make a meaningful impact.
