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Engineer (Research & Development)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Stevenston
5 days ago
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£40,000 - £45,000 + Flexible working / Hybrid working + Rewards Scheme + Healthcare Scheme + Bonus + Progression + Training and Development + Pension + Holidays Company Benefits

Stevenston - (Commutable from: Ayr, Troon, Kilmarnock, Glasgow)

Are you an R&D Engineer looking to join a diverse team of scientists and engineers within an internationally renowned company, working on big projects over a 6 month to 5 year period?

A fantastic opportunity to build your career with a worldwide market leader is now available. You will be responsible for developing market-leading products and managing them through their life cycle.

You will play a significant role in the team's product design, development, and support efforts to satisfy customer expectations and adhere to all pertinent specifications and standards, considering elements including cost, ease of manufacture, and safety.

The business is a leader in its field, and as part of their ambitious growth plans, they are now looking to hire a motivated R&D Engineer to help achieve their objectives.

This position would be ideal for an R&D Engineer who understands engineering processes, particularly systems engineering, and who wants to play a significant role in a constantly expanding business.

The Role:

Justifying, defining, and proposing projects - including cost analysis and stakeholder engagement

A multidisciplinary approach involving mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineers in product design and development

Methods and analysis - statistical methodologies, modelling, and simulation

The Candidate:

Understanding of engineering processes, especially systems engineering

Experience in engineering design and problem solving

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering field

Key words: R&D Engineer / Systems Engineering / Physics / Biochemistry / Flexible Working / Manufacturing / Engineering / Defence / Security / Contracts / Design / Products / Chemical Engineer

Reference Number: 255860

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Fred Sibley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will depend on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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