Development Engineer - Precision Engineering - Suffolk

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! TPBN1_UKTJ