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Development Engineer

Great Chesterford
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
CB10, Great Chesterford, Essex
£35,000 - £40,000 GBP yearly
Engineering
Development Engineer
Industry: opto-mechanical
Salary: £35k-£40k
Location: Great Chesterford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Engineer to join an innovative engineering business developing advanced opto-mechanical products. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product development lifecycle, from early-stage concepts through to product validation and manufacture, while working on technically challenging projects in a collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead engineering projects from concept through to manufacture

* Develop new products and processes - supporting NPI

* Plan and carry out laboratory testing, analysis and product validation

* Produce technical documentation, reports and engineering specifications

* Work with cross-functional teams to improve product performance and manufacturing processes

* Support continuous improvement activities and technical problem solving

Key Skills & Experience:

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics or a related engineering discipline

* Industrial experience in product development or R&D

* Experience with lab testing, product validation and technical reporting

* Understanding of mechanical design principles and precision engineering

* Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

* CAD experience and knowledge of manufacturing or NPI processes is advantageous

If you're looking to join an innovative engineering business where you'll play a key role in developing next-generation products from concept through to manufacture, apply with a copy of your CV