Research & Development Engineer

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Royston
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Mechanical Engineering
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    Circa £40K-£45k DOE

R&D Engineer

Royston
Salary – Negotiable DOE
Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week with flexible hours.

Your new company
Based near Royston, you will be joining a well-known construction equipment manufacturing business.
Due to continued business and an increase in sales, they are now seeking an experienced Research and Development Engineer to join their manufacturing team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across CAD, prototyping, and testing environments, and taking ownership of projects from concept through to manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Review and evaluate proposed concepts from multiple sources
  • Produce 2D and 3D CAD designs (Inventor ideal)
  • Define performance criteria and conduct virtual testing (e.g., stress analysis)
  • Create technical specifications and summary reports
  • Carry out testing and validation of produced products
This is just a summary of duties, and other responsibilities will be required.
Skills & Experience required:
  • Minimum 6 months’ experience in R&D for a construction product or similar
  • Strong understanding of the built environment and construction principles
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Practical, hands‑on engineering experience (e.g., metalwork, test rigs, fabrication)
  • Strong CAD skills in 2D/3D (Inventor preferred)

What you need to do now if you're interested in this role:
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