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R&D Engineer

Stevenston
3 weeks ago
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R&D Engineer

£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 a 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 in this position. Considering elements including cost, ease of manufacture, and safety.

The business is a leader in its field, as part of their ambitious growth plans, they are now looking to hire a motivated R&D Engineer to assist them in achieving 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 business that is constantly expanding.

The Role:

Justifying, defining and proposing project - cost analysis and dealing with stakeholders
A multidisciplinary approach to mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineers' environment's product design and development
Methods and analysis - statistical methodologies, Statistical analysis, modelling and simulation
The Candidate

Understanding of engineering processes, in particular systems engineering
Experience of 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: (phone number removed)

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 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 be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities

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