R&D / Process Development Engineer (ATG)

Salary - £ Competitive (plus benefits)

• Boyd are a global leader providing bespoke thermal management solutions to major electronics OEMs in the telecommunication, medical, military, aerospace markets and space markets. A highly motivated individual is required to join the advanced technology group, to support the development and commissioning of pilot scale manufacturing & test equipment, and also the design of the thermal products, targeted at space applications.
• Key Duties:
• To support the development of process methodology and process equipment, required to manufacture future thermal technologies.
• Develop engineering designs, construct, commission and test novel process equipment and test equipment.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external organisations, to ensure the successful development and qualification of new processes and thermal products.
• Project management of development activities
• Support commercial projects to exploit the new capability and ensure alignment with commercial requirements.
• Support R&D commercial projects and collaborative R&D projects.
• Liaise with manufacturing engineers & technicians to manufacture and test prototypes for customer applications and research projects
• To liaise with Manufacturing Engineers and the Production Department to ensure that any processes introduced align with internal processes.
• To provide problem solving support to other departments
• Requirements:
• Process knowledge and experience in any of the following essential : automated welding, fluid / gas control and dispensing, electrical control systems, data acquisition and evaluation.
• R&D / Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering background (3 years experience)
• Experience of 3D Modelling/2D Drawings
• BEng / MEng qualified, or HNC with high level of experience
• Experience in development of new process equipment and procedures
• Experience in development of products
• Experience in verification and qualification testing to ISO standards (or equivalent).
• Analytical skills and test report writing ability
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines