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Development Engineer in Derby

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We are working with one of the largest international independent manufacturers of metallic aerospace detailed parts. Capabilities include Machining, Assembly, Inspection & Control, Integrated Logistics, Processing & Finishing, Sheet Metal & Fabrication, Speed Shop, Engineering. They are looking for a Development Engineer to add to the team.

 

Development Engineer

 

Permanent

£45,000-£50,000 (Dependant on Experience)

Monday - Thursday 07.30 - 16:00, Friday 07.30 - 12.30pm

Derby

 

Development Engineer

Job Description



To prototype, evaluate and help productionise new programs and industry leading methods of machining largely in a production environment.

Supporting the roll out of those new programs and methods to the site, Leading new & existing projects including training of new & existing operators.

Liaising with Contractors & machine installers to ensure the site is ready & has the right capabilities in place reference tooling & lifting equipment.

To support the Installation of new machine tools & the industrialisation of new product, prove out & prototyping and evaluation of new methods of manufacture.

Support the site teams on problem solving once methods transferred to a production environment & develop existing & new tooling & measuring technique.

Conduct machining tests during R&D programs.

Track actual performance vs predicted performance and identify opportunities for improvement, reporting results to both Derby & Group Engineering heads.

Liaison with machine tool manufacturers and tooling providers where required to identify equipment and technology innovations that may support methods development. 

Development Engineer

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications



Significant 5 axis machining experience, preferably over 5 years

Capability to problem solve and provide technical evaluation and feedback

Experience of working in a prototyping / fast turnaround environment 

Development Engineer

Company Benefits



25 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidays

5% pension contribution 

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Development Engineer in Derby

Derby, KS 67037
Full time

Published on 04/08/2026

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