Process Development Engineer

Introduction:

Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer of fibre lasers for use in cutting, welding, and marking applications in a wide range of industries including medical, e-mobility and consumer electronics. Due to continued growth and opportunities for continuous development, they are looking for a Process Development Engineer to join their team in Southampton. You will work with pioneers in the market, have continuous support from your team and be part of a business where everyone is valued and respected.

The company are introducing key new products at pace and this role is critical to the success of these implementations and growth plans.

If you have a background in manufacturing of Fibre Optics / Lasers this would be an advantage, however, we are also keen to speak to Engineers who have worked in similar roles and are keen to enter a new journey of growth and learning within the Optical Fibre world.

* Production Engineer

* Manufacturing Engineer

* Industrial Engineer

* Development Engineer

* Process Technologist

All selected candidates will have a degree in one or more of the following:

* Physics

* Materials Science

* Polymer Chemistry

Job Description:

The Process Development Engineer, once trained with Fibre, will be involve developing, monitoring, and controlling extremely high-spec Optical Fibre Fabrication processes, used in high-end industrial fibre laser systems supplied to premium brand customers in diverse global markets.

Key Responsibilities:

* Development of novel and enhanced speciality Fibre Fabrication processes and products customised for use in high-performance industrial Fibre Lasers.

* Hands-on fabrication of R&D / Prototype Optical Fibre utilising their dedicated optical fibre manufacturing facility and state-of-the-art machinery.

* Transfer of new Fibre products and processes into production.

* Participation in business-critical Fibre Laser technology and NPI projects.

* Diagnosing and resolving machine and process faults.

* Commissioning new Fibre manufacturing equipment & instrumentation.

Ideal Skills & Experience:

* Essential - 2+ years hands-on Process Engineering experience in a high-tech / high-precision industry. This could be within one or more of the following roles: Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Development Engineer, Process Technologist.

* Desirable - 2+ years Process Engineering experience in Fibre Optics, Lasers or Photonics fields within industry or a research organisation.

* Qualifications - BSc or higher in either Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline.

* Good team player, excellent communication, methodical and analytical skills.

* Keen to learn, eager to succeed, and possess a data-driven approach.

Salary / Hours / Benefits:

* £36,000 - £45,000 per annum + benefits

* Company Pension
Private healthcare - terms and conditions apply

* Relocation package available

* Visa sponsorship available

* Buy and Sell Holiday Days

* Free car parking - on site

* Monday to Friday 9:00am -17:30 flexible with start and finish times across 37.5 hours per week (with 1 hour for lunch).

* Access 24/7 Employee Assistance Program from Day 1 - support with mental health and well being.

* 25 days holiday +bank holidays (33 in total) accruing 1 day holiday per year of service (caped at 5 days)

If you are interested in this Process Development Engineer opportunity to work for one of the world's leading technology engineering companies, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further. Please note the employer has requested all CV's are coordinated through our agency