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Job title: Design & Development Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: Subject to Clearance
Salary Range: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
Benefits Package: 25 days holiday, Pension Scheme, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
Location: Croydon
Full On-Site Working
Hours of work: 37.5 Hour Working Week

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Provide Mechanical Engineering expertise, supporting the operational activities of the company in meeting order book requirements and technical support to maximise sales opportunities and enhance customer perception of the capabilities and responsiveness of the company.
  • Identifying ,evaluating and, where agreed, implementing new product and product/process development opportunities.
  • Have experience of interfacing with customers on commercial and technical level is a must in this role therefore you will be a well organised, strong communicator with good people skills and ability to work to schedules and meet deadlines.

    Qualifications/Experience Required:

  • Must have a minimum HNC and/or equivalent experience working in an engineering discipline (ideally solid background in mechanical engineering in a relevant field).
  • Must have experience in either Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required), Manufacturing and Production methods: 3 years (required), Materials and Mechanical properties: 3 years (required).
  • Have a good understanding of Materials and Mechanical properties, material selection and testing as well as understanding of Manufacturing and Production methods - general assembly, welding and brazing and non-destructive testing.

    UK National Security Vetting Status - Candidates must be able to obtain UKSV BPSS Clearance.

    Interested in this position? please click "apply now"

    We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

    Company information:

    This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

    Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

    Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

    We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

    Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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