Development Engineer

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.