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Research & Development Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 2SU, England

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • White Label is representing an engineering and manufacturing business in Bradford seeking a Design & Development Engineer.
  • The role involves hands-on design and testing of products, suitable for someone who enjoys the full development process.
  • The salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience, with a minimum requirement of 2 years in a mechanical engineering, structural, or construction environment.
  • Working hours are 36.25 per week, with extensive holiday benefits totaling 35.5 days including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
  • Additional benefits include a pension plan, life assurance, and opportunities to work with industry standards and testing equipment.

White Label is exclusively representing an engineering and manufacturing business in Bradford that requires a Design & Development Engineer to join their team.

The role will be varied and involve design and testing of products so this role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on with the full design and development process.

Package/Benefits
 

  • A salary of up to £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
  • Working hours – 36.25 per week.  08.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 am to 3.15 pm Friday.
  • Holidays - 35.5 in total including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
  • Pension - Employee contribution 5%, Employer contribution 3%
  • Other benefits - Life assurance of 4x salary after 3 months of continuous service.


Responsibilities of the Design & Development Engineer

  • 3D Solid modelling using SolidWorks 2025
  • FEA of 3D Models using Solidworks.
  • Design of castings, pressings & turned/cold formed assemblies.
  • Design calculations using Excel spreadsheets incorporating load distribution and stress calculations.
  • Use of industry standards; Eurocode 3, AISC /ASTM etc
  • Production of manufacturing drawings using Solidworks.
  • Produce product specifications & technical reports.
  • Communicate with customers, approval bodies and independent test laboratories.
  • To assist in product testing using 50kN/1000 kN/2000kN Test machine.
  • Prepare test reports including graphs and test data.
  • Formulate answers to technical questions from customers and assist the Technical Support and Quality departments.
  • Production of illustrations and technical data for marketing.


Experience required of the Design & Development Engineer

  • Educated to degree/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
  • Solidworks experience is essential.
  • 2 years minimum experience in a mechanical engineering, structural or construction environment.


This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Apply now for immediate consideration.

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