R&D Technician (Sheet Metal)

R&D Technician (Sheet Metal)Preston£40,000Pension25 Days Holiday8 Bank HolidaysAdditional Leave Purchase SchemeTea/CoffeeParkingHealthcare SchemeDeath in Service SchemeMonday to Friday 8am to 5pm & 4.30pm Finish FridayR&D Technician required for a reputable and leading manufacturer operating in over 60 countries.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 toolingCradle to Grave – manufacture the tooling and use it to produce samplesWorking in a three-person workshop teamInput to Design ReviewsTool Manufacture & DevelopmentProduct verification and testingWorking closely with other departmentsThe R&D Technician Required:Experience making complex sheet metal products/toolingWelding and sheet metal forming skillsStrong analytical & problem-solving skillsAble to interpret and build from detailed drawingsExcellent communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr