Development Engineer

Development Engineer

Gloucestershire

Up to £52,000

Are you ready to lead the way in designing cutting-edge automation solutions? As a Development Engineer, you'll take on the thrilling challenge of creating innovative prototypes for both standard and special-purpose machinery. From concept to completion, your expertise will help revolutionise market-leading equipment that pushes technological boundaries. If you're passionate about transforming ideas into reality, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do:

• Bring groundbreaking ideas to life by designing and developing advanced, special-purpose automation machinery.
• Lead the charge in new product development, guiding projects from inception to successful delivery.
• Ensure designs meet exacting standards, safety regulations, and machine specifications.
• Take the lead in design reviews, driving improvements and innovation.
• Identify project risks and present solutions to the Product Development Manager.
• Create precise engineering component and GA drawings for seamless manufacturing and assembly.
• Collaborate with operations, manufacturing, and production teams to ensure smooth product development.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation, ensuring every detail is covered.
• Assist in the exciting process of on-site customer installations and testing of first-off products.

What You'll Need:

• A degree in Engineering or relevant apprenticeship background.
• Over 3 years of experience in a design engineering role, with a focus on product innovation.
• Expert-level CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred) and a strong understanding of geometrical tolerancing.
• Hands-on experience with prototype builds and testing.
• A full passport and the flexibility to travel internationally for occasional customer visits.