Development engineer

Position: Development Engineer Location: Buckingham Hours - Monday - Friday Standard Hours Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Development Engineer to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Buckingham. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Applications Engineer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory #39;s function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. Responsibilities: Act as Lead Engineer on internal R D projects. Developing the functional specifications and the concepts which will deliver new products andaccessories. Designing and executing experiments to validate/verify new machine / control concepts. Writing project technical documentation (eg. specifications, timing plans, acceptance testprocedures, user manuals, applications guides) Liaising with internal and external customers, ensuring both the customer and our requirements are fulfilled. Experience/Requirements: Degree qualified engineer, with 3 years + experience within an engineering environment Alternatively, having attained an HNC/HND in an engineering discipline Full UK driving license Eligible to work in the UK. NPI/NPD experience in an engineering/product development environment Ability to create and develop technical specifications. Knowledge experience with hydraulic and electrical control systems Experience in developing test techniques, their execution and subsequent data analysis, usinganalysis/measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes. Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically competent with MS Excel and/or other data processingtools Ability to read technical drawings and an understanding of mechanical design principles. Ability to communicate effectively with other business functions and external customers. Knowledge of Diesel Common Rail and Gasoline Direct fuel injection systems Knowledge of project management tools and techniques Basic CAD experience i.e. opening drawings, opening assemblies. If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail. How to Apply: For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on (phone number removed) or . Why work with Proactive? Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role! Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy