R&D Engineer (Project Design Technician)

R&D Engineer (Project Design Technician)

Location: Ledbury, Herefordshire
Department: Technical / Engineering
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

An established and growing engineering-led business is seeking an experienced Senior Project Design Technician to join its Industrial team. This is a key technical role, responsible for delivering bespoke design solutions and managing projects from initial concept through to installation and completion.

Working closely with customers, internal teams, and third-party suppliers, you will adapt standard products to meet specific client requirements, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and to a high standard. This is a varied and hands-on role offering exposure to complex, customer-driven projects in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a technical point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle

• Participate in pre-order meetings, gather structural and technical information, and support design approvals

• Carry out on-site structural surveys to ensure designs are fit for purpose (occasional worldwide travel may be required)

• Interpret customer and structural drawings to inform project designs

• Produce detailed project designs, adapting existing methodologies and standard products

• Generate bespoke production drawings for internal manufacture and external suppliers

• Liaise with third-party suppliers to support the manufacture of bespoke components

• Load and manage project demands within internal management systems

• Create efficient packing sequences to support smooth installation

• Produce comprehensive job packs for installation teams, including RAMS, installation instructions, and certification

• Support post-installation debriefs and contribute to job costing and project evaluation

About You

You will be a technically strong and organised individual with experience working in a project-based engineering environment. You enjoy solving problems, working closely with customers, and taking ownership of projects from start to finish.

You will have:

• A solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles

• Strong experience using 2D CAD (essential) and 3D CAD (desirable), ideally AutoCAD and Inventor

• A minimum of 4 years' experience in a technical or engineering role

• The ability to interpret drawings and adapt designs to meet customer needs

• Confident verbal and written communication skills, with client-facing experience advantageous

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of accountability

• A full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• A senior technical role with real project ownership

• Exposure to bespoke, customer-driven engineering projects

• Opportunities for professional development and progression

• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

• Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience)

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Design Technician looking to step into a senior role where your ideas, technical input, and project leadership will genuinely make an impact. You'll be part of a business that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.