Design And Development Engineer

New Addington
4 weeks ago
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We need a Design and Development Engineer for a manufacturer, New Addington, Croydon. Pay £45,000 - £55,000 a year

Specialist manufacturing engineering SME serving high-reliability sectors like nuclear, defence, and aerospace. We design and manufacture detector products for diverse applications in UK and export markets.

In this role, you will provide Mechanical Engineering expertise, supporting the operational activities of the company in meeting order book requirements and technical support to maximise sales opportunities and enhance customer perception of the capabilities and responsiveness of the company. Your focus will be on identifying, evaluating and, where agreed, implementing new product and product/process development opportunities.

To be considered for this role you must have a minimum HNC and/or equivalent experience working in an engineering discipline (ideally solid background in mechanical engineering in a relevant field). You will have a good understanding of Materials and Mechanical properties, material selection and testing as well as understanding of Manufacturing and Production methods – general assembly, welding and brazing and non-destructive testing. Experience of interfacing with customers on commercial and technical level is a must in this role therefore you will be a well organised, strong communicator with good people skills and ability to work to schedules and meet deadlines.

*Please note this is a full-time on-site job and we are based within ULEZ.

  • Working hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hrs), Monday to Thursday 8.00AM-4.45PM Friday 8.00AM - 12.30PM

    What we offer you

    • Friendly working environment and inclusive, positive company culture.

    • Regular opportunities for internal and external development.

    • 25 days holiday

    • Pension

    • Life Insurance

    • Employee Assistance Programme

    • Training & Development opportunities (In-house and external)

    • Coaching and Mentoring

    • Employee events

    • Weekly fresh fruit selection

    • Subsidised coffee and snack vending machines on site

      CROYDON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

      Right to work in the UK (required)

      Experience:

    • Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)

    • Manufacturing and Production methods: 3 years (required)

    • Materials and Mechanical properties: 3 years (required)

      To apply email, your cv to lee evan at inceptionpro, to find out more call

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