R&D Engineer - Lab Filtration Hours per week: 37.5 Site Location: Cardiff Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Duration: 12 Months
Role Summary
The R&D Contingent Engineer will provide mechanical engineering expertise to support the development, validation, and lifecycle management of new and existing Lab Filtration products within Cardiff R&D. The role will focus on engineering design, CAD, product specifications and documentation, while supporting the introduction and adoption of Windchill PDM.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mechanical engineering expertise for new and existing product development, validation, and lifecycle activities.
- Support the introduction and adoption of Windchill PDM within Cardiff Lab Filtration R&D, including creation, migration, and maintenance of engineering product data.
- Generate and maintain product specifications, engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
- Develop and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using SolidWorks.
- Support configuration control of CAD, specifications, drawings, and engineering records within the PLM environment.
- Conduct feasibility assessments, design verification, tolerance reviews, and product performance testing.
- Lead and contribute to design reviews, product changes, and technical problem-solving.
- Apply knowledge of plastics, injection moulding, materials, tolerancing, and design for manufacture to product and component design.
- Support manufacturing transfer, process validation, supplier engagement, and resolution of engineering issues.
- Use prototyping and additive manufacturing where appropriate to support design evaluation and verification.
- Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation in accordance with applicable quality, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years' experience in R&D, mechanical design, product engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience in 3D CAD and engineering drawings, preferably SolidWorks.
- Experience creating and maintaining engineering specifications and controlled technical documentation.
- Good understanding of plastics, injection moulding, tolerancing, and design for manufacture.
- Experience with PLM/PDM systems, ideally Windchill, would be advantageous.
- Experience within a regulated or quality-controlled environment is desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
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