My clients based near the borders of Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and 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 and manufactures an extensive range of optical fibre based sub:systems with superior hermeticity and optical termination, as well as high efficiency coupling of lases, fibres and detectors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of around a dozen engineers and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and D Manager, Development Manager or similar.
Basic salary to cA GBP 55k for the right candidate, plus a range of benefits.
for this Development Engineer : Precision Engineering / Fibre Optics role based near the borders of Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex please Apply ASAP