R&D ENGINEER

As an R & D Engineer you will form a vital part of the Alco family having involvement in the development of new products and the improvement of existing products, ensuring that we offer the customer the optimum product in terms of both reliability and quality., As part of the Engineering team, you will report directly to the Engineering Manager and be responsible for all aspects of R&D engineering output, including:

• New product development, including all aspects of prototype testing


• Existing product update


• Value engineering


• Bill of Materials (Syspro)


• Detailed drawings (Autodesk Inventor)


• General Arrangement drawings (Autodesk Inventor)


• Design reporting (To meet code requirements)


• Technical review


• Shopfloor support


• Test rig development


• Assembly procedures, including tooling requirements


• Test procedure development
  
  HNC/HND level education in Mechanical Engineering


• 2 years or more experience in the valve Industry


• Practical ability for problem-solving, hands-on capability



• Working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor (3D) and Auto Cad (2D), or other CAD system


• Knowledge of valve design codes


• Proficient in Microsoft office



• Strong team ethic


• Desire to achieve


General Information

This position will offer an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to demonstrate their ability to improve existing product reliability and develop new products for the energy sector. You will be working in a small team alongside experienced engineers.

Founded in the United Kingdom September 1977, Alco Valves Ltd. was incorporated with the express purpose of manufacturing a comprehensive range of technically advanced, precision made, high integrity valve products and accessories. With over forty years of success behind it, Alco Valves continues to develop export markets, which has been a key strategy for Alco Valves Group and it is very proud to have been previously awarded the Queens Award for Enterprise in International Trade for 2014 in recognition of the Company's outstanding performance and demonstration of sustainable growth through increased trading worldwide. Today, Alco Valves Group supplies its products to customers in over 150 countries worldwide.

Mission

To provide safe, reliable, instrumentation and pipeline products to the energy sector. To meet and exceed our clients requirements, specifications and expectations. To provide customer service second to none, now and into the future.

Up to £33,000 per annum dependant on experience
With a potential discretionary annual bonus payment based on company performance

Working Hours

38.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday : 8.00am - 4.45pm - lunch 12.30 to 13.00 (or as required)
Friday : 8.00am - 1.30pm - no lunch, 33 days annual leave made up of flexible, statutory and end of year shutdown holidays.
After probation completion access to a Health Care Cash Plan
Statutory Pension Scheme in line with automatic enrolment