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.