Are you a Research and Development Engineer looking for a new challenge? As part of a small engineering 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 license 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 Paid Holiday & Company Pension. Discretionary Company Sick Pay, following 6 months service. Employee Assistance Programme. On-site parking. Health cash plan Scheme Birthday Holiday: Your birthday off if it falls on a workday Cycle to work scheme: The Company operates a cycle to work scheme. Eye test voucher Staff discount on products 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