R&D Design Engineer

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Job type
Permanent
Location
Newtownabbey
Working Pattern
Full-time
Specialism
Mechanical Engineering
Industry
Engineering
Pay
£33,000 - £38,000 (DOE)
Closing date
13 Mar 2026

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R&D Design Engineer

Your new company

An excellent opportunity to work for an established and successful leading global manufacturer, who provide innovative products to domestic and professional markets worldwide. You will be part of the global product Research and Development team working closely with their customers and suppliers.

Your new role

Working individually and as part of a team to develop component and product designs & functionality, including conceptual sketches, CAD models, drawings and material selection.

Support quality / functional testing of development solutions, analyse results, draw conclusions and report recommendations. This includes the evaluation of materials, prototypes and components, both by simulation and physical hands-on testing.

Making samples or working models by hand, producing rapid prototypes, and managing the external manufacture of prototype components and tooling. Supporting operations with their sourcing, commissioning and development of production equipment, and ongoing continuous improvement projects through process optimisation and component design for manufacture.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential:
Mechanical, Manufacturing or Design Engineering (or relevant equivalent) 3rd Level Education
Competent in the use of 3D & 2D CAD/SolidWorks
Minimum 3 years industrial experience in an R&D or Product Design role

Desirable:
Familiarity with finite element analysis tools is beneficial but not essential.
Competent sketching ability, able to express construction of products with ease.
Knowledge of plastics and polymer processing techniques, particularly injection moulding

What you'll get in return

34 Days Annual Leave
Flexible Working Arrangements
39 Hour Working week
Early Friday Finish
Health Shield
Pension

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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