Development Engineer

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Today
£44,000 – £52,000 pa

Salary

£44,000 – £52,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
21 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays 8% company pension contribution to employees 3% Private medical insurance Private dental insurance Permanent health insurance Group life assurance Free will service Active well-being programme Employee retail discount platform Recognition awards Free parking

Bespak is looking for a Development Engineer for the Kings Lynn site, PE30 2JJ. The salary range for this permanent, hybrid role is between £44k and £52k plus a discretionary annual bonus. Our generous benefits package includes 28 days leave plus bank holidays, 8% company pension contribution to employees 3%, onsite parking and medical / dental / health / life assurance.

Working Pattern – Mon to Fri – Work 7.5 hours + 30 mins lunch break, between 8am and 5pm (8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm). We can be flexible and look at what works for you within the needs of the business.

Once you click apply, you will be redirected to our company website to make your application.

As a Development Engineer your primary focus will be supporting the Senior Engineers on new project initiatives while contributing to the design and development of innovative combination products and drug delivery devices, including precision-moulded parts. You'll actively participate in technical projects, applying robust design techniques to move systems from the "tune" phase to a full-scale commercial system. Your responsibilities will expand to include contributing to design briefs, executing CAD simulation to perform spray plume geometry modelling, and conducting specialized testing by utilizing NGI (Next Generation Impactor) equipment. Through providing this technical support and adhering to quality systems, you will drive continuous improvement and collaborate closely with various teams to ensure products meet all performance, quality, and regulatory requirements for successful product development outcomes.

As a Development Engineer your duties will include:

* Assist in the design and development of devices.

* Participate actively in technical project assignments.

* Apply robust design techniques from concept to industrialisation.

* Contribute to product design briefs and material specification.

* Conduct testing and provide crucial technical support.

* Collaborate with teams to ensure successful product outcomes.

Development Engineer, preferred key skills and experience:

* Relevant qualifications in an Engineering or Science discipline.

* Basic understanding of robust design methodologies.

* Ability to deliver precision products into manufacturing.

* Understanding of project management and 3D CAD systems.

* Knowledge of appropriate quality and regulatory demands.

* Good listening and effective communication abilities.

Development Engineer, benefits:

28 days holiday + bank holidays | 8% employer contribution added to employee’s 3% | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will service | Active well-being programme | Employee Retail Discount Platform | Recognition awards | Free Parking |

We are a pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that offers development and manufacturing solutions for a variety of medications, including medical devices such as pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI), soft mist inhalers (SMI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), nasal sprays and medical check valves.

King’s Lynn is a market town steeped in history with an hourly direct rail link to Cambridge (1 hour) and London (2 hours). The location is close to the beautiful Norfolk coastline and is an hour’s drive to the cities of Norwich and Peterborough. The population is nearly 43,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, a shopping centre, restaurants, 9 junior schools 3 high schools, 5 GP practices, a hospital and College.

This role could suit someone with experience as a Product Development Engineer, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Technician, Development Technician, Component Design Engineer, or a Production Engineer.

As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative aim to be accredited to SBTI which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.

A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.

Our core values are Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.

We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.

We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that is what makes our company a great place to work.

We are proud to be a disability positive employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

By applying to this role, you are giving consent to Bespak Limited to process your personal data for employment/recruitment purposes only. All personal and sensitive data processed to Bespak is protected under GDPR regulations. To find out more about our privacy policy please visit our website or contact the local HR team.

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