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R&D Engineer (Portugal)

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on researching, designing, and developing innovative products that enhance performance and quality. You will support new product development and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and industry standards within a reputable organization specializing in security solutions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Production & Design) or a related engineering field.
  • 1–3 years of relevant experience in product design, research and development, or product development within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, particularly 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and simulation.
  • SolidWorks Certified Associate (CSWA) certification is required.
  • Good understanding of product design, engineering analysis, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Research emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes relevant to the company's product portfolio.
  • Design and develop new products from initial concept through commercialization under the guidance of the Section Head.
  • Conduct product performance, reliability, and durability testing to ensure product quality and functionality.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, research institutions, and universities on research and development projects.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Research
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Communication

About the company

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Future Group Translation Services

  • Translation & Localization
  • Large
  • 1,001–5,000
Language could be a barrier, we make it a facility Future Group Translation Services was founded in 1994 and in a few years the company became one of the largest global translation and localization companies. Currently, Future Group Translation Services employs over 1200 native, linguistically-competent translators with a global network of specialized resources. - Our global reach is growing.. Twelve "​in-country"​ production and project management offices have made us easily accessible to many of our global clients. - Our technical infrastructure is growing.. Our relentless obsession with process improvement has enabled our clients to have implicit trust in the value of our services. - Our expertise is developing. Hundreds of diverse localization projects in more than 50 languages have given us valuable experience. Future Group Translation Services company provides translation and localization services for: - American and Western Europe languages (English, French, German, Spanish, …) - Asian\Pacific languages (Japanese, Thai, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, …) - Central Asian languages (Russian, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Armenian, ...) - Middle Eastern languages (Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Dari, ...) - African Languages (Africans, Somali, Swahili, Zulu, …) - Eastern European languages (Turkish, Albanian, Bulgarian, Polish, …)

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Job description

About the Opportunity: R&D Engineer

Your mission as an R&D Engineer is to research, design, develop, and validate innovative, practical, and cost-effective products, materials, and manufacturing processes that enhance product performance, quality, and competitiveness.

You will play an important role in supporting new product development, conducting engineering research, developing prototypes, performing product testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions that meet customer requirements, industry standards, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities: Research, Product Development & Innovation

  • Research emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes relevant to the company's product portfolio.
  • Identify and evaluate new product opportunities aligned with market trends and customer needs.
  • Contribute to the development of technology roadmaps and future product platforms.
  • Support concept generation, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept activities for new products.
  • Design and develop new products from initial concept through commercialization under the guidance of the Section Head.
  • Participate in new product development projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
  • Design and validate new products, components, gauges, fixtures, and testing equipment.
  • Perform engineering analysis, simulation, prototyping, and design optimization using SolidWorks and relevant engineering tools.
  • Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
  • Research and test alternative materials to improve product performance, sustainability, and cost competitiveness.
  • Support the development and validation of new manufacturing processes and technologies.
  • Conduct product performance, reliability, and durability testing to ensure product quality and functionality.
  • Analyze testing results and implement necessary design improvements.
  • Support product certification and qualification activities.
  • Contribute to value engineering initiatives to improve product performance, manufacturability, and profitability.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize material utilization, production efficiency, and product lifecycle costs.
  • Support innovation projects aimed at reducing manufacturing complexity and improving product quality.
  • Maintain accurate design standards, engineering specifications, and technical databases.
  • Benchmark competitors' products and technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
  • Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Marketing teams.
  • Support customers with technical solutions and product customization requirements.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, research institutions, and universities on research and development projects.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive company information and proprietary engineering designs.
  • Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and operational procedures.

Essential Skills & Qualifications: Research, Mechanical Design & Technical Expertise

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Production & Design) or a related engineering field.
  • 1–3 years of relevant experience in product design, research and development, or product development within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, particularly 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and simulation.
  • SolidWorks Certified Associate (CSWA) certification is required.
  • SolidWorks Certified Professional (CSWP) and CSWA – Simulation certifications are preferred.
  • Experience using SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management).
  • Good understanding of product design, engineering analysis, and manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of gauges, fixtures, and testing equipment design.
  • Familiarity with prototyping, product testing, and validation methods.
  • Understanding of material selection, value engineering, and product optimization.
  • Strong technical curiosity and ability to explore innovative engineering solutions.
  • Good planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong sense of accountability and commitment to engineering accuracy and quality.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple engineering tasks within deadlines.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

  • Successful development and validation of innovative products that meet customer, technical, and regulatory requirements.
  • Effective contribution to new product development projects from concept through commercialization.
  • Accurate engineering designs, reliable prototypes, and successful product testing results.
  • Improved product performance, reliability, durability, and manufacturability.
  • Optimized material utilization, production efficiency, and product lifecycle costs.
  • Successful implementation of value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Well-maintained engineering specifications, design standards, and technical documentation.
  • Effective collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and research institutions.
  • Continuous contribution to product innovation, quality improvement, and technological advancement.

What You'll Gain: Innovation, Technical Growth & Development

  • Join a reputable and growing organization specializing in security solutions and products.
  • Work on diverse mechanical design and product development projects.
  • Gain hands-on experience with advanced engineering design and manufacturing applications.
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering and production functions.
  • Contribute to innovative product solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop your technical expertise within a challenging industrial environment.

Design Smarter. Innovate Better. Engineer the Future. Apply Now!

If you're a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks expertise and a passion for product development, technical innovation, and manufacturing excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

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