Socode are proud to be working with a market-leading manufacturer developing next-generation ventilation and heat pump systems – driving forward product design, testing, and validation for high-efficiency solutions.

What will I be doing?

You’ll work within the R&D team in Haverhill (Suffolk), taking ownership of mechanical and refrigeration design projects across the full product lifecycle – from requirements capture through to validation and release. The role is hands-on, technically focused, and central to developing new and improved products.

Key responsibilities:

• Track market trends in heat pump and mechanical ventilation systems.
• Analyse competitor products and report findings.
• Plan and deliver development projects covering requirements, specifications, concepts, design, test, and validation.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturing, and internal engineering teams to coordinate activity.
• Produce detailed engineering documentation and maintain accurate technical files.
• Design refrigeration systems and components, supporting prototype builds and validation testing.
• Manage engineering change (EC) and product data (PDM) through release.
• Support ongoing quality and compliance tasks.
• Contribute to IP protection and ensure all work complies with Health & Safety standards.

We’re looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2+ years’ R&D experience in a product development or manufacturing environment.
• Interest in designing and developing refrigeration or heat pump systems.
• Proficient CAD skills (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Understanding of FEA, CFD, or analytical modelling tools.
• Experience with PLM systems and engineering change management.
• Familiarity with mechanical ventilation or fan-based products.