Development Manager - Precision Engineering - Suffolk
My clients based near the borders of Suffolk, Cambridgeshire & Essex are looking for a Development Engineering Manager - 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.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:• Manage, coach, and support a broad team - design, development, test, and process engineers and technicians.• Implement, monitor, and develop a technology roadmap - providing fiber optic solutions for multiple end markets.• Communicate the development team goals and performance to senior management.• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all project timelines and budgets are met.• Be a proactive member of the engineering team performing hands-on development activities.• 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).
• Proven people management experience.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, easy-going.• Project management skills - ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.• Experience in mechanical engineering, materials 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 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 Engineering Manager - Precision Engineering / Fibre Optics role based near the borders of Suffolk, Cambridgeshire & Essex please contact us ASAP!