R&D Technician (Sheet Metal)

Preston

£40,000 + Pension + 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + Additional Leave Purchase Scheme + Tea/Coffee + Parking + Healthcare Scheme + Death in Service Scheme

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm & 4.30pm Finish Friday

R&D Technician required for a reputable and leading manufacturer operating in over 60 countries.

Candidates need sheet metal skills and need to be able to develop complex shapes/tools. You also need to be able to investigate, problem solve and work well in a team to ensure a successful outcome is achieved.

Working in a three-person workshop team within the wider R&D department, you will be responsible for making bespoke tooling and will oversee the process from cradle to grave, including manufacture, modification, and providing feedback in design reviews. This is a hands-on problem-solving role working in an experienced team where you will add value and help shape R&D towards smarter, more tool-friendly designs.

The R&D Technician Role:

• Ensure new product concepts are efficiently and reliably converted into prototypes and tooling
• Cradle to Grave – manufacture the tooling and use it to produce samples
• Working in a three-person workshop team
• Input to Design Reviews
• Tool Manufacture & Development
• Product verification and testing
• Working closely with other departments

The R&D Technician Required:

• Experience making complex sheet metal products/tooling
• Welding and sheet metal forming skills
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Able to interpret and build from detailed drawings
• Excellent communication skills