R&D Design Engineer

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are acting on behalf of a client to source a permanent member of staff to join their team. This is a full-time vacancy for a R&D Design Engineer. Our client is a well-established engineering company, they manufacture a quality product which they supply to customers around the world, in excess of 50 countries worldwide. This is a key role within the business, working from their new, modern, spacious premises, a big part of this role will be to help with new product development/innovation and contribute ideas for continuous improvements to engineering / production process. Key Responsibilities: * Product development / innovation. * Engineering / production process improvements. * Design Engineering, using AutoCAD, Solidworks & Keyshot * Taking concepts from idea to saleable product * Patenting new products * Developing existing product lines * Liaising with customers to research and develop products for their specific requirements * Reviewing material choices, treatment options etc…. Our client offers a lovely work environment, with a friendly team. This role has no direct reports, but will require the successful candidate to liaise regularly with customers, suppliers and other team members Requirements: Mechanical Engineering Degree. Experience in using AutoCAD, Solidworks and Keyshot. Friendly, professional and committed. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Nice to haves, but not essential: PLC programming skills Proven record of taking a product from concept to a saleable product. Experience of getting a product through the patent process with legal support would also be an advantage. Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5pm / Friday 8.30am – 4pm Remuneration: £40 - £45k, negotiable depending on experience. If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are interested in joining a great team, please apply with a copy of your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail

Location: Lower Cumberworth, GB

Posted Date: 5/13/2025