Research And Development Engineer

3 days ago

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Mansell Recruitment Group Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

R&D Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery

Location:
Crawley, West Sussex

Salary:
Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you a bright and ambitious engineer looking to develop innovative technologies within the field of special purpose machinery?

Our client, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance industrial equipment, is seeking an
R&D Engineer
to join their growing research and development team.

You'll work on the design, testing and refinement of complex electromechanical systems — combining analytical thinking with hands-on experimentation to drive product innovation and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and develop new and existing special purpose machinery and related systems.
  • Plan and perform structured experiments to assess technical performance and reliability.
  • Conduct customer application testing and provide detailed technical feedback.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records and reports.
  • Analyse and present data clearly to internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Support application development and troubleshooting in collaboration with design, sales and service teams.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of R&D processes and laboratory procedures.
  • Travel within the UK and internationally as required for testing or customer support.

Essential Qualifications / Skills

  • MEng (2:1 or above, 1st preferred) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering — or related discipline.
  • Strong academic background, including A-level Maths and Physics at grade A or higher.
  • Excellent understanding of mechanical principles and their practical application.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word (intermediate level minimum).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
  • Accurate, meticulous, and able to work both independently and within a team.
  • Good practical knowledge of engineering measurement tools (e.g. micrometers, verniers, sensors).
  • Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Full UK manual driving licence.
  • Able and willing to travel internationally.

Beneficial Skills

  • Electrical qualifications or practical electrical experience.
  • Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
  • Familiarity with general manufacturing principles, engineering standards, and health & safety awareness.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension (5%) and life assurance after probation
  • Private healthcare and enhanced pension (8%) after qualifying period
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Opportunities for professional development and progression
  • A dynamic and collaborative R&D environment working with cutting-edge technology

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