Mechanical Design Engineer – Precision Optics

FLIR Systems, Inc.; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Qioptiq Ltd. (an Excelitas company) in North Wales is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design precision lens components and assemblies in line with business requirements. This role sits within a strong engineering team and involves delivering precise parts on time.

Candidates should have mechanical design aptitude, experience with optical components, and knowledge of conventional and CNC processing. NVQ3/AS9100 awareness is a desirable bonus for the team’s ongoing quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Produce precision lens components and assemblies within dimensional limits.
• Interpret drawings and specifications for machining.
• Assist in tooling selection and setup for high-quality components.

Responsibilities

• Ensures component quality is acceptable and dimensions to ensure its suitability for further processing
• Select, inspect and prepare all required tooling to ensure the accurate production of components and assemblies
• Ensure all component preparatory work is carried out correctly to attain precision components efficiently and minimise expensive component losses
• Select relevant tooling and equipment to attain the most effective method of producing high quality precision components.
• Ensure that the required quality and operating standards are satisfied throughout each stage of manufacture to achieve optimum quality.
• Sets up relevant machinery to ensure efficient production of precision components
• Inspect the components being worked throughout the operation and decide on alterations required to achieve the finished component.
• Re-work of damaged components when possible is done in order to recoup potential losses
• Instruct other employees in the operation of machinery and processes and assists other personnel in the department
• Ensure that the equipment and work area is cleaned and maintained in accordance with the operator’s maintenance schedule and the required departmental standards
• Support the business needs by participating in ongoing process/business improvement programmes

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Optical components

CNC processing

Education

NVQ3 / A Level AS9100 awareness

Job description

Qioptiq Ltd. (an Excelitas company) in North Wales is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design precision lens components and assemblies in line with business requirements. This role sits within a strong engineering team and involves delivering precise parts on time.

Candidates should have mechanical design aptitude, experience with optical components, and knowledge of conventional and CNC processing. NVQ3/AS9100 awareness is a desirable bonus for the team’s ongoing quality initiatives.