Join Us at Glyndwr Innovations Ltd: Your Future in Opto-Mechanical Design Awaits!
We’re Hiring: Senior Design Engineer
Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level with one of the UK’s leading bespoke large optics manufacturers? At Glyndwr Innovations Ltd (GIL), innovation, precision, and a passion for success are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on an exciting growth journey, and we’re looking for two Senior Design Engineers to join our dynamic team!
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wrexham University, GIL, based at the OpTIC Centre in St Asaph, specializes in delivering high-specification, large-aperture optical systems and components. This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment where your skills will shine.
Are you passionate about creating innovative solutions? This role involves hands-on design work, including FEA, dynamic simulation, and the development of advanced opto-mechanical systems.
Essential Qualifications:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Proven experience in design validation and verification using FEA.
Proficiency with industry-standard CAD tools such as Inventor or SolidWorks.
Demonstrable experience in opto-mechanical systems design.
Desirable Qualifications:
Chartered Engineer status.
Experience in a specialist optical engineering environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Design Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in our engineering team, working directly with customers and supporting the Principal Engineer. Your key responsibilities include:
Translating customer requirements into innovative concept and final designs.
Preparing documentation for design review meetings and finalizing design decisions.
Producing manufacturing data packs, including drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
Supporting validation and verification efforts using FEA and dynamic simulation.
Mentoring junior team members and contributing to resource planning.
What We’re Looking For
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including detailed report writing.
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.
Willingness to travel occasionally, including internationally, to support customer projects and attend professional events.
Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.
Why Join GIL?
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to work on industry-leading projects and grow with a company that’s shaping the future of optical engineering. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to innovation and excellence.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
For an informal discussion, please contact Martin Coleman (Principal Engineer) at martin.coleman@wrexham.ac.uk
Take the first step towards an exciting new chapter in your engineering career. Apply today!
Wrexham University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements, please contact our Human Resources Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments you may need.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
Programme/Department:
Precision Optic Team
Location:
St Asaph
Salary:
£50,695 to £55,295 per annum
Post Type:
Full Time
Closing Date:
Sunday 19 January 2025
Reference:
2425536
Welsh Language Skills:
Welsh language skills are desirable
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We’re Hiring: Senior Design Engineer
Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level with one of the UK’s leading bespoke large optics manufacturers? At Glyndwr Innovations Ltd (GIL), innovation, precision, and a passion for success are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on an exciting growth journey, and we’re looking for two Senior Design Engineers to join our dynamic team!
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wrexham University, GIL, based at the OpTIC Centre in St Asaph, specializes in delivering high-specification, large-aperture optical systems and components. This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment where your skills will shine.
Are you passionate about creating innovative solutions? This role involves hands-on design work, including FEA, dynamic simulation, and the development of advanced opto-mechanical systems.
Essential Qualifications:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Proven experience in design validation and verification using FEA.
Proficiency with industry-standard CAD tools such as Inventor or SolidWorks.
Demonstrable experience in opto-mechanical systems design.
Desirable Qualifications:
Chartered Engineer status.
Experience in a specialist optical engineering environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Design Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in our engineering team, working directly with customers and supporting the Principal Engineer. Your key responsibilities include:
Translating customer requirements into innovative concept and final designs.
Preparing documentation for design review meetings and finalizing design decisions.
Producing manufacturing data packs, including drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
Supporting validation and verification efforts using FEA and dynamic simulation.
Mentoring junior team members and contributing to resource planning.
What We’re Looking For
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including detailed report writing.
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.
Willingness to travel occasionally, including internationally, to support customer projects and attend professional events.
Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.
Why Join GIL?
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to work on industry-leading projects and grow with a company that’s shaping the future of optical engineering. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to innovation and excellence.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
For an informal discussion, please contact Martin Coleman (Principal Engineer) at martin.coleman@wrexham.ac.uk
Take the first step towards an exciting new chapter in your engineering career. Apply today!
Wrexham University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements, please contact our Human Resources Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments you may need.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
Programme/Department:
Precision Optic Team
Location:
St Asaph
Salary:
£50,695 to £55,295 per annum
Post Type:
Full Time
Closing Date:
Sunday 19 January 2025
Reference:
2425536
Welsh Language Skills:
Welsh language skills are desirable
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