Job title: R&D Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Newtownabbey
Job published: 16-02-2026
Job ID: 108775
Contact name: Zoey Rooney
Contact email: zoey@huntersavage.com

Job Description

R&D Engineer
Newtownabbey
Competitive Salary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an R&D Engineer to join a well-established global manufacturer. Based in Newtownabbey and reporting to the R&D Manager, you will be part of a global product development team focused on designing and delivering next-generation products for international markets.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Global R&D exposure with international collaboration
  2. Hands-on product design from concept to manufacture
  3. Career progression

 

The Role:

  • Design and develop innovative components and products, including conceptual sketches, 3D CAD models, detailed drawings and material selection.
  • Work both independently and within a multidisciplinary R&D team to deliver functional, manufacturable design solutions.
  • Support quality and functional testing of development concepts, analysing data and providing recommendations based on findings.
  • Evaluate materials, prototypes and components through simulation and practical hands-on testing.
  • Produce samples and working models, create rapid prototypes and coordinate the external manufacture of prototype tooling and components.
  • Collaborate with Operations on sourcing, commissioning and optimisation of production equipment.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on process optimisation and design for manufacture.

The Person:

  • Third level qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Design Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Minimum 3 yearsindustrial experience in an R&D or Product Design role.
  • Strong proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software.

 

Next Steps

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