Purpose and Scope

As a Research and Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of advancing our organization's scientific and engineering capabilities. Your mission is to drive innovation by developing cutting-edge products and technologies that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our industry through groundbreaking research, design, and development activities, ensuring our products and processes are not only efficient but also environmentally sustainable. Join us in exploring the natural world, pioneering new solutions, and making a lasting impact on both our organization and the broader community. You will report to the [add hiring manager title].

Drive Walker Filtration’s vision of being a competence centre for Industrial Filtration and Medical product ranges. The Design Engineer does this through the design, development and maintenance of new and existing market leading products.

Reporting to the relevant Engineering Manager, working as part of the engineering design team, the role is very much ‘hands on’ where you will be tasked with creating innovative designs to expand our current product portfolio. The role will also be involved with maintaining existing product ranges, with projects focused on optimisation and cost savings. Leading the delivery of assigned projects to ensure they’re on time, to budget and of optimum quality.

Key Responsibilities

• The design, development, verification and implementation of technically innovative and commercially competitive new products
• More specifically, the design, development or selection and packaging of compressed air and gas treatment products including pressure vessels, pneumatic control systems, compressors, vacuum pumps, desiccant dryers, etc.
• To ensure that all component parts and products are designed in strict compliance with mandatory national and international regulatory requirements and standards, as appropriate
• Compile and manage technical construction files as appropriate to the product
• Create and manage Bills of Material (BoMs) throughout the product lifecycle
• The maintenance and improvement of existing products and components to improve quality production efficiency and cost reduction.
• To lead projects when required, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to budget, and engineering quality is of primary importance
• The production and maintenance of technical documentation, including CAD drawings, costing data, design calculations, test data etc
• Support prototype development and testing, including troubleshooting issues and refining designs based on test results
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable, material selection is optimal and that target cost is met
• Filtration and Medical product and application knowledge to support queries from both internal and external customers
• Maintain high quality standards of engineering process according to QA standards and the CtP (Concept to Product) 2.0 business process
• Support the design review process such that all product designs are market leading and that lessons learned are a key part of product development
• Manage personal workload to ensure timing and commitments are realistic and achieved
• Support the intellectual property process to ensure patents, or similar, are technically robust and supported through the application and granting process
• Provide specialist technical support during customer and supplier meetings and visits, as required
• Provide technical support to the Operations team, as required
• Promote a culture of collaboration across Walker Filtration and the wider Atlas Copco Group
• Assist in the development and training of more junior Engineers, Technicians and Apprentices as appropriate/required

Person Specification

The competencies listed are appropriate to the position:

Professional Requirements

• A relevant mechanical Engineering Degree (preferably post-graduate), or have relevant experience in the role
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a product design and development role with a demonstrable and proven track record of new product development success.
• Proficient 3D CAD & PLM user.

Competencies

• A natural energy with a positive attitude to the role.
• Self-motivated, systematic, controlled and well organised, building professional relationships, instilling confidence and trust.
• Attention to detail with a diligent and pragmatic 'no-nonsense' approach to task and project completion is essential
• A drive to perform tasks properly and thoroughly while adhering to company guidelines, procedures and policy.
• Decisive; possess the ability to rationalise and make reasoned technical and commercial decisions particularly under pressure.
• Commercially astute
• Communicates proficiently and effectively at all levels.
• Can compile and present accurate technical and general business documentation.
• Strong abilities in concept generation, mechanical design, DFMEA process, design for production and service.

Benefits

Your location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

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