R&D Engineer

June 16, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

R&D Engineer – £40,000 – £45,000 + Flexible / Hybrid working + Rewards Scheme + Healthcare + Bonus + Progression + Training and Development + Pension + Holidays. Location: Stevenston (commutable from Ayr, Troon, Kilmarnock, Glasgow).

A fantastic opportunity to build your career with a worldwide market leader is now available. You will be responsible for developing market-leading products and managing them through their life cycle. You will play a significant role in the team’s product design, development, and support efforts to satisfy customer expectations and adhere to applicable specifications and standards, considering factors such as cost, ease of manufacture, and safety. The business is a leader in its field and, as part of its growth plans, is looking to hire a motivated R&D Engineer to help achieve its objectives. This position would suit an R&D Engineer who understands engineering processes, particularly systems engineering, and who wants to contribute to a growing business.

Responsibilities

  • Justifying, defining and proposing project – cost analysis and dealing with stakeholders
  • A multidisciplinary approach to mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineers’ environment’s product design and development
  • Methods and analysis – statistical methodologies, statistical analysis, modelling and simulation

Qualifications

  • Understanding of engineering processes, in particular systems engineering
  • Experience of engineering design and problem solving
  • Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering field

Additional Information

Key words: R&D Engineer / Systems Engineering / Physics / Biochemistry / Flexible Working / Manufacturing / Engineering / Defence / Security / Contracts / Design / Products / Chemical Engineer

Reference Number: 265028

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Fred Sibley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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