Job Vacancy Development Engineer - Suffolk

Development Engineer - Precision Engineering Suffolk£45,000 per annumMy 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! #LI-PB1