Development Engineer

Envisage Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company located in Gloucestershire is seeking a Development Engineer to lead development projects from concept to production. The role involves creating new materials and products, planning and running test programmes, and producing technical reports. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 2 years of industry experience. The successful applicant will work on advanced engineering challenges and must be organized and detail-focused. A salary range of £30k-£40k is offered, along with the opportunity to gain security clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years industry experience.
• Eligible for Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects from concept to production.
• Create new materials, products, and processes.
• Plan and run test programmes for validation.
• Support business development with customer interactions.
• Produce technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Act as a key technical contact across teams and suppliers.

Skills

Strong technical writing skills

Organised and detail-focused

Ability to handle multiple projects

Awareness of composite materials

Manufacturing experience

Education

Degree in Materials, Mechanical, Aerospace, Product Design, Composites, or similar

Job description

Development Engineer

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £30k-£40k
Clearance: SC eligible
Type: Full-time

What You’ll Do

• Lead development projects from concept to production
• Create new materials, products, and processes
• Plan and run test programmes for validation
• Support business development with customer interactions
• Produce technical reports, proposals, and presentations
• Act as a key technical contact across teams and suppliers

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Materials, Mechanical, Aerospace, Product Design, Composites, or similar
• 2+ years industry experience
• Strong technical writing skills
• Organised, detail-focused, and confident handling multiple projects
• Awareness of composite materials
• Manufacturing experience
• Eligible for Security Clearance

Why Apply?

• Work on cutting‑edge engineering challenges
• Become a technical expert in advanced materials
• Real ownership of diverse projects
• Collaborate across industries and customers