At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to develop innovative water metering solutions and accelerate product development.
- Company: Be part of Honeywell, a leader in industrial automation and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, market-specific training, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team where leaders are promoted from within and creativity is encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in electro-mechanical R&D; hands-on experience and project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We have an opportunity for a development engineer to join our Elster Water Metering team in Luton. You will support our ongoing NPI process developing various water meters (Volumetric, Solid State Electronic, Woltmann type bulk, single and multijet).
Overview: Reporting to the test manager this role is required to accelerate NPI’s creating a bridge between the design engineers and the hydraulics, measurement and prototype labs exploiting all facilities and advantages available. The ideal person will be practiced in fast paced development using their own initiative to rapidly solve problems and provide feedback to the wider cross discipline NPI team.
Key responsibilities:
- Rapid and dynamic translation of concepts to prototypes
- Design and execution of Ad Hoc tests and test equipment for product development
- Creation of specifications for new capital equipment
- Strategic improvements in development and testing
- Work with local and remote internal partners as well as 3rd party suppliers and consultants
- Testing prototype and existing products using manual and automated test equipment
Key skills and qualifications:
Must have:
- Min 5 years (post education) demonstrable experience working in a fast paced electro-mechanical R&D design and validation environment
- Knowledge of electro-mechanical validation preferably flow meter testing
- Apprenticeship or mechanical based degree with significant hands on practical experience
- Competent with typical machine shop equipment
- Experience with analysis equipment and scrutinising data
- Project management & project lead experience
- Working dynamically with missing information
- MS office inc. Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Confident in presentations and meetings
- Knowledge of HSE requirements and safe working practices (COSHH, risk assessments etc.)
Beneficial:
- Knowledge of fluid metering principles (E.g. Volumetric, ultra-sonic, electromagnetic, inferential)
- CAD experience
- 6 Sigma methodologies
- Machine maintenance and repair
We offer:
- Market specific training and on-going personal development
- Hybrid working opportunity where task dictates location
- Work for a well-known brand with a continued focus on innovation and growth
- Join a dynamic team where most leaders are promoted from within
- A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!
Development Engineer in Luton employer: Honeywell
Honeywell is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture focused on innovation and teamwork, particularly at our Ellesmere Port location. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career while ensuring a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join us to be part of a global team dedicated to transforming buildings for a safer and more efficient future.
