Senior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer required for a manufacturer of precise optical equipment used in the industrial sector.

The Senior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer will be responsible for developing new concepts to support the prototyping of new products. You will work alongside colleagues and suppliers to produce new optical prototypes based on your own designs.

The Senior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer will live within a commutable distance from the main manufacturing site near Guildford, Surrey. For this role you will have a strong understanding of optical manufacturing and ideally be qualified in Physics, Optical Science, Imaging or Mechanical Engineering.

Package:

Base salary up to £60,000 depending on experience

Generous Bonus

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Sick pay

Excellent progression opportunities

On site role based near Guildford, Surrey

Responsibilities:

Develop new concepts to support the prototyping of new optical products
Work alongside colleagues and suppliers to produce new optical prototypes based on your own designs.
You will create brand new designs and generate tolerance optical drawings
Perform in depth research on the latest optical technology and applications
Observe all design processes which include ISO9001: 2008, iso 2001: 2015 and ISO 13485
Perform computer modelling of new optical concepts
Report to the Research Design Manager
On site role based near Guildford, SurreyRequirements:

Prior experience as a Senior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer / Research Engineer or similar
Strong knowledge of Optical manufacturing
Knowledgeable of design systems which include Zemax, 3D CAD systems or PTC Creo
Hold a relevant qualification in Physics, Optical Science, Imaging or Mechanical Engineering
Commutable to the main manufacturing site based near Guildford, Surrey