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 lases, 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 to c£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!