Lead Design Engineer and Innovator

5 days ago


Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom Ernest Gordon Recruitment Careers Full time

We are seeking a Head of Research and Development to join our team at Ernest Gordon Recruitment Careers. In this role, you will be responsible for leading research and development efforts and mentoring junior engineers.

The salary for this position is £53,500 per year, with a location in Whitstable.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects and play a leading role in the department by mentoring junior members of the team. You will also be responsible for input on strategic development, creating manufacturing specifications, and testing the quality of products to ensure they meet standards and align with documentation.

This role would suit a design engineer or similar looking for a technical lead position with a global company that has a growing workload in cutting-edge technological industries. On offer is the opportunity to join a global group of companies who manufacture and design high-quality precision components.

We are looking for an individual with experience in CATIA or Solidworks who can take on a leadership role and contribute to the company's growth over the coming years.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Leading research and development efforts
  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Input on strategic development
  • Creating manufacturing specifications
  • Testing the quality of products

We offer a competitive salary package, plus benefits, including progression opportunities and a range of company benefits.



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