R&D Engineer

Keyfix, part of The Keystone Group of companies, specializes in the development of non-combustible masonry accessories, providing the complete non-combustible cavity solution for external masonry facades in projects over 18m+.

As the business continues to evolve we currently have an opening for a R&D Engineer based in Cookstown, County Tyrone.

About the Role

Reporting to our Senior R&D Engineer you will identify and research new technologies and will work closely with our technical teams to provide the most cost efficient route for all projects.

What you'll be doing

• Support the development of new products, technologies and technical processes from concept through to commercialisation.
• Identify opportunities for product improvement, innovation, cost reduction and performance management.
• Research new technologies and evaluate technical concepts and development proposals.
• Carry out engineering calculations, analysis, testing and validation activities.
• Manage assigned R&D projects to agreed timescales, establish objectives, milestone and technical deliverables, identifying technical risks, issues and resource requirements.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry developments.
• Support preparation for customer, quality, regulatory and technical audits
• Maintain appropriate records of development work, testing, results and design changes.
• Support all relevant testing, validation and documentation necessary and in line with production trials.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to Senior R&D Engineer and wider senior leadership team and when required.
• Support investigations into product, process and quality issues.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will be an effective problem solver, breaking complex problems into manageable solutions.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, production team mambers and external stakeholders such as auditors and other regulatory bodies.
• Adapt quickly and be comfortable with new technologies and methods
• Balance research, testing and documentation in line with shifting priorities and timescales.

What we're looking for

• You will be educated to third level within a relevant engineering discipline such as product design, mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• You will have attained a minimum of 12 months recent, relevant experience within a similar R&D field. Those within a construction related background would be desireable.
• You will be fully proficient in Solidworks packages.
• You will have experience supporting and ideally leading audits and compliance reviews within a manufacturing setting.

What we offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive, values-driven and inclusive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 32 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies
• Additional employee benefits including, access to our Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount Scheme, Employee Recognition awards and Employee Assistance Programme.

Keyfix is part of the Keystone Group and is the market leading non-combustible cavity solutions provider for the entire external cavity. Keyfix is renowned for innovation, technically superior solutions and surpassing clients’ expectations.