Loughton, United Kingdom On-site

Quadient is hiring a Development Engineer

Responsibilities

  • To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant departmental and company processes ensuring that these are followed in the department and discharging any specific responsibilities contained within them.
  • Design, build and test of test rigs for potential new products.
  • Build, test and development of new products.
  • Design, build, test and development of retrofit kits and/or design changes for existing products.
  • Assistance to field installation problems via Technical Support.
  • Assistance to potential sales via sales groups.
  • Responsible for the creation of test plans for development testing.
  • Responsible for creation of Technical Bulletins.
  • Responsible for assistance to production in the creation of build procedures for new products.
  • To liaise and communicate with other departments as necessary.
  • To visit UK and Overseas customer sites as required.
  • To inform and appraise the Line Manager or responsible design engineer as appropriate.
  • Responsible for maintaining an overall knowledge of the mechanical, electrical and electronic (software/firmware) design of the current development product(s).
  • To deputise for the Line Manager in the event of his absence.
  • To follow the department dress code.
  • To ensure that at all times, in the discharge of responsibilities, the requirements of Health and Safety At Work are met.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design and development, ideally within a product development or R&D environment
  • Proven experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD)
  • Experience in prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams (e.g., Design, Electronics, Software, Compliance)

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to compliance and regulatory testing (e.g., UL, CE, RoHS) is a strong advantage
  • Familiarity with project lifecycle management tools and documentation standards

Benefits

  • Flexible Work: Embrace a hybrid work model blending office and remote setup for a balanced lifestyle.
  • Endless Learning: Access global opportunities for growth through our 24/7 online learning platform.
  • Inclusive Community: Join our Empowered Communities and engage in our Philanthropy program.
  • Comprehensive Rewards: Enjoy competitive Total Rewards covering wellness, work/life balance, and more, including a generous referral scheme.
  • Caring for Wellbeing: Access our complimentary employee assistance program for mental health support.

Work Arrangement

On-site

Additional Information

  • To visit UK and Overseas customer sites as required.
Required Skills
Prototyping
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Quadient
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Posted 5 months ago