R&D Design Engineer (Heat Exchange Solutions)
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
Our client is a global engineering and technology organisation with a UK-based R&D and engineering centre based in the Hampshire area, supporting the development of advanced heat exchanger solutions for High Tech and Green Tech applications. The business works closely with customers in sectors including data centres, heat pumps, and hydrogen technologies, delivering innovative, sustainable products to a global market.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on engineering role working within a local and global product development team. You will design and develop new products, provide technical support for existing ranges, and manage global product transfers. The role combines mechanical design expertise, project delivery, and collaboration with internal teams and external customers.
Key Responsibilities
Work safely and lead with a safety-first mindset across all tasks
Design and engineer Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), pump skids, and mechanical design rooms
Collaborate with internal teams and customers to deliver optimised solutions for each application
Support and manage product transfers across global manufacturing sites
Design products for global production, generating cost-effective ideas and implementing them across multiple sites
Complete engineering changes and support prototype development, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computations Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis as required
Manage personal workstreams and support team delegation when necessary
Represent the organisation in collaborative projects with customers and at customer sites
Deliver projects on time, following structured timelines and standards
Requirements
Ideally at least 1 years' experience in product development, mechanical engineering, or industrial systems design
Strong technical skills CAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams
Ability to work in virtual global teams and across diverse cultures
Willingness to travel internationally as needed
Benefits & conditions
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Inclusive, supportive working culture
Clear career development and progression
Opportunity to contribute to globally impactful, sustainable technologies
Pension: 4% Employer contribution/ 5% Employee Contribution
Inclusive, supportive working culture
27 Days per annum + bank holidays
Hours: 37.5 hours - 08:00-16:30, Monday to Thursday, 08:00-13:30 Friday
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