R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer, Nuneaton, basic to c£55k. Are you: * Keen to gain involvement in varied projects? * Looking to develop a concept all the way through to production? This could be for you. THE ROLE Part of a small R&D team, developing new mechanical products for heating and cooling of buildings. From initial concept, you\’ll take full ownership of projects, through product design, manufacturing & production through to prototyping and testing. Role includes: * Assess detailed product specifications and project brief. * Assess components, technologies, competitor analysis and changes in industry legislation to ensure best practice is followed. * Performing calculations around heating, cooling, airflow and flow rates. * Developing a 3D modelled design and production drawings on CAD. * Liaising with suppliers to build a Bill of Materials for manufacturing, working closely with production through build and test phases. THE PERSON Essential: * Mechanical engineering & manufacturing background required, ideally with sheet metal products. * You\’ll most likely have worked as an R&D Engineer, Product Engineer, Design Engineer or Product Development Engineer. * Ideally backed by an HNC or degree in an engineering subject, with a minimum of 3-4 years\’ post grad experience. * Strong CAD capability in 2D & 3D packages. Desirable: * Working knowledge within the heating and cooling industry is preferred but not essential. THE PACKAGE A basic salary in the c£40-55k bracket, pending on background and experience. Full company benefits. THE LOCATION Based on-site in Nuneaton. Some home-working offered after initial training period