Development Engineer - Precision Engineering
Location:
Suffolk Salary:
£45,000 per annum My clients based near the borders of Suffolk, Cambridgeshire & Essex are looking for a Development Engineer - Precision Engineering / Fibre Optics. This role is commutable from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Royston, Dunmow, Braintree, Haverhill, Newmarket, Bury St. Edmunds. This organisation designs & manufactures an extensive range of optical fibre-based sub-systems with superior hermeticity & optical termination, as well as high efficiency coupling of lasers, fibres & detectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of around a dozen engineers & technicians for the delivery of multi-disciplined engineering projects to target in a fast-paced mid-size company. The role will involve product development, project management, staff management, and hands-on engineering. A collaborative attitude and interpersonal skills are important. For the right candidate, there will be a career opportunity to progress quickly to a senior engineering management position. Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Lead engineering activities related to design, development, test, and process engineering. Manage multiple high priority engineering projects with on-time and on-budget delivery. Supervision of a group of junior engineers and technicians. Perform hands-on development activities, typically up to 50% of your time. Implement, monitor, and co-develop the technology roadmap - providing fiber optic solutions for multiple end markets. Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, and sales for new product delivery. Knowledge/Experience/Skills Required:
Essential: Degree in Science or Engineering discipline (or other qualification with equivalent experience). Substantial engineering experience, especially in optics, materials, and mechanical design. Proven lead engineering and/or management experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, easy-going. Project & people management skills - ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, optical engineering or a similar high technology area. Desirable: Experience with fibre optic products development, manufacturing and testing. Experience of reliability testing & quality control. Experience of technology transfer. Your current job title may be Lead Engineer, Chief Engineer, Principal Engineer, Senior Engineer, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, R&D Manager, Development Manager or similar. Basic salary:
up to £55k for the right candidate, plus a range of benefits. To apply for this Development Engineer - Precision Engineering / Fibre Optics role based near the borders of Suffolk, Cambridgeshire & Essex, please contact us ASAP! #LI-PB1
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Location:
Suffolk Salary:
£45,000 per annum My clients based near the borders of Suffolk, Cambridgeshire & Essex are looking for a Development Engineer - Precision Engineering / Fibre Optics. This role is commutable from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Royston, Dunmow, Braintree, Haverhill, Newmarket, Bury St. Edmunds. This organisation designs & manufactures an extensive range of optical fibre-based sub-systems with superior hermeticity & optical termination, as well as high efficiency coupling of lasers, fibres & detectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of around a dozen engineers & technicians for the delivery of multi-disciplined engineering projects to target in a fast-paced mid-size company. The role will involve product development, project management, staff management, and hands-on engineering. A collaborative attitude and interpersonal skills are important. For the right candidate, there will be a career opportunity to progress quickly to a senior engineering management position. Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Lead engineering activities related to design, development, test, and process engineering. Manage multiple high priority engineering projects with on-time and on-budget delivery. Supervision of a group of junior engineers and technicians. Perform hands-on development activities, typically up to 50% of your time. Implement, monitor, and co-develop the technology roadmap - providing fiber optic solutions for multiple end markets. Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, and sales for new product delivery. Knowledge/Experience/Skills Required:
Essential: Degree in Science or Engineering discipline (or other qualification with equivalent experience). Substantial engineering experience, especially in optics, materials, and mechanical design. Proven lead engineering and/or management experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, easy-going. Project & people management skills - ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, optical engineering or a similar high technology area. Desirable: Experience with fibre optic products development, manufacturing and testing. Experience of reliability testing & quality control. Experience of technology transfer. Your current job title may be Lead Engineer, Chief Engineer, Principal Engineer, Senior Engineer, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, R&D Manager, Development Manager or similar. Basic salary:
up to £55k for the right candidate, plus a range of benefits. To apply for this Development Engineer - Precision Engineering / Fibre Optics role based near the borders of Suffolk, Cambridgeshire & Essex, please contact us ASAP! #LI-PB1
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