Are you a Research and Development Engineer looking for a new challenge? As part of a small maintenance team, your day-to-day tasks will designing, developing, and improving the portfolio ensuring performance, health and safety and quality standards are met. You will need to spend time working in collaboration with the different departments within the company to drive product innovation. You will ensure products meet legislative requirements and update certification. This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturers who have a brand new 6 million pound facility in Stoke on Trent to utilise your problem solving and attention to detail as a Research and Development Engineer. The role as a Research and Development Engineer: Design and develop new steel door products and improve existing designs using Solidworks. Conduct product testing and performance analysis, Research new materials, technologies, and manufacturing techniques. Collaborate with production, quality, and sales teams to ensure seamless product integration. Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications and checking of test reports. Participate in prototype development and testing. Identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle. Product Performance Metrics – Achievement of performance goals such as fire resistance, durability, insulation and security test results. Ensure Compliance and Regularity Standards. Design Defect Rates logging. Ensure Projects are delivered in time or ahead of schedule. To be successful in this Research and Development Engineer's role you will need: Proven experience in product design and development, preferably in steel or construction products. Proficient in SolidWorks. CWSP (Preferred) Knowledge of manufacturing processes, material properties, and quality standards. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. A good understanding of sheet metal fabrication machinery and production Ability to report back to senior management Experience of product design using sheet metal or other CNC production methods. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel where required. Flexible approach The package on offer in this Research and Development Engineers role: Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm Friday 7am – 1pm Basic salary of £40,000 If you feel this Research and Development Engineer opportunity would be right for you, click apply or for more information please contact Sarah Armstrong at Maintech Recruitment on (phone number removed). Connect on Linked In: Sarah Armstrong Maintech Recruitment Engineering Great Careers Maintech recruitment, are an equal opportunities agency and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; If you need any additional assistance with applying for this role please contact the team. Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed and stored inline with our privacy policy, full details of which are held on our website, and a copy can be provided if you wish