Research And Development Engineer
3 days ago
Haverhill
Socode are proud to be working with a market-leading manufacturer developing next-generation ventilation and heat pump systems – driving forward product design, testing, and validation for high-efficiency solutions. What will I be doing? You’ll work within the R&D team in Haverhill (Suffolk), taking ownership of mechanical and refrigeration design projects across the full product lifecycle – from requirements capture through to validation and release. The role is hands-on, technically focused, and central to developing new and improved products. Key responsibilities: • Track market trends in heat pump and mechanical ventilation systems., • Analyse competitor products and report findings., • Plan and deliver development projects covering requirements, specifications, concepts, design, test, and validation., • Ensure all project deliverables meet time, cost, and quality objectives., • Work with suppliers, manufacturing, and internal engineering teams to coordinate activity., • Produce detailed engineering documentation and maintain accurate technical files., • Design refrigeration systems and components, supporting prototype builds and validation testing., • Manage engineering change (EC) and product data (PDM) through release., • Support ongoing quality and compliance tasks., • Contribute to IP protection and ensure all work complies with Health & Safety standards. We’re looking for: • Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline., • 2+ years’ R&D experience in a product development or manufacturing environment., • Interest in designing and developing refrigeration or heat pump systems., • Proficient CAD skills (Autodesk Inventor preferred)., • Understanding of FEA, CFD, or analytical modelling tools., • Experience with PLM systems and engineering change management., • Familiarity with mechanical ventilation or fan-based products.