Exciting Opportunity: R&D Engineer (Sheet Metal / Stainless Steel / Food Processing Equipment)
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 DOE + Benefits
Join a leading innovator in the food processing equipment industry and play a key role in shaping the future of food technology. We are looking for a talented and driven R&D Engineer with knowledge of sheet metal or stainless steel mechanical design to work alongside a passionate team, turning creative ideas into real-world solutions.
What You’ll Do:
* Use AutoCAD Inventor 3D software to transform sketches and concepts into detailed, production-ready designs, especially focusing on sheet metal or stainless steel mechanical design.
* Collaborate closely with the R&D team to bring new ideas from initial concept to prototype and full-scale production.
* Work alongside a supportive team and communicate across all levels of the business to achieve project goals.
* Bring your creativity and problem-solving skills to continuously improve designs with value engineering and efficiency in mind.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in design engineering, ideally in a process engineering or food industry environment.
* Strong knowledge of sheet metal or stainless steel mechanical design.
* Understanding of electrics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and steam systems.
* Proficiency with AutoCAD Inventor and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
* Excellent communication skil...