Development Engineer

We are working with one of the largest international independent manufacturers of metallic aerospace detailed parts. Capabilities include Machining, Assembly, Inspection & Control, Integrated Logistics, Processing & Finishing, Sheet Metal & Fabrication, Speed Shop, Engineering. They are looking for a Development Engineer to add to the team.
 
Development Engineer
 
Permanent
£45,000-£50,000 (Dependant on Experience)
Monday - Thursday 07.30 - 16:00, Friday 07.30 - 12.30pm
Derby
 
Development Engineer
Job Description

• To prototype, evaluate and help productionise new programs and industry leading methods of machining largely in a production environment.
• Supporting the roll out of those new programs and methods to the site, Leading new & existing projects including training of new & existing operators.
• Liaising with Contractors & machine installers to ensure the site is ready & has the right capabilities in place reference tooling & lifting equipment.
• To support the Installation of new machine tools & the industrialisation of new product, prove out & prototyping and evaluation of new methods of manufacture.
• Support the site teams on problem solving once methods transferred to a production environment & develop existing & new tooling & measuring technique.
• Conduct machining tests during R&D programs.
• Track actual performance vs predicted performance and identify opportunities for improvement, reporting results to both Derby & Group Engineering heads.
• Liaison with machine tool manufacturers and tooling providers where required to identify equipment and technology innovations that may support methods development.

 
Development Engineer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Significant 5 axis machining experience, preferably over 5 years
• Capability to problem solve and provide technical evaluation and feedback
• Experience of working in a prototyping / fast turnaround environment

 
Development Engineer
Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidays
• 5% pension contribution

 
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’