Manufacturing

Ballymena, County Antrim Hays Engineering Your new company A well-established and innovative manufacturing business is seeking a Design & Manufacturing Engineer (R&D) to join its engineering team. The company is committed to continuous product development, advanced manufacturing techniques, and delivering high-quality engineered solutions across a range of industries. Your new role This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a varied role spanning product design, research and development, manufacturing support, and process improvement. You'll be responsible for developing new and existing products from concept through to production, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams in a hands-on environment. The role will also support the optimisation of recently installed advanced manufacturing equipment, offering excellent exposure to cutting-edge CNC punching and press brake technology.Key duties will include: Producing CAD drawings and CAM files to support manufacturing operations. Designing, developing and testing new and existing products. Supporting production teams with technical solutions and product improvements. Creating technical drawings for customers, suppliers and internal use. Developing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) and associated documentation. Updating and improving parametric CAD models. Sourcing materials and components for new product development projects. Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Supporting the commissioning, optimisation and ongoing development of advanced manufacturing equipment. Working closely with production operators to implement engineering improvements and lean manufacturing practices. What you'll need to succeed Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 2 years' experience within a Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Product Development role. Experience using CAD and CAM software packages such as Solid Edge, Lantek or similar. Understanding of product design, stress analysis and engineering principles. Familiarity with Python within a CAD/CAM environment. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple functions. What you'll get in return Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience. Excellent opportunity to work on innovative product development projects. Exposure to advanced manufacturing technology and equipment. Ongoing training, mentoring and career development support. 4-day working week offering an excellent work-life balance. Company pension scheme. Free on-site parking. Supportive and collaborative working environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)