Senior Optical Design Engineer

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer to innovate and develop prototypes for cutting-edge optical products. This role involves collaborating with colleagues and suppliers to bring new designs to life, utilizing your expertise in optical manufacturing and engineering. You will be responsible for creating detailed optical drawings and conducting in-depth research on the latest technologies. With excellent progression opportunities and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of optical design.

Benefits

Generous Bonus

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Sick pay

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in optical or mechanical design engineering is essential.
• Strong understanding of optical manufacturing processes required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new concepts for optical product prototyping.
• Create designs and tolerance optical drawings.
• Conduct research on the latest optical technologies.

Skills

Optical Manufacturing

Design Engineering

Research Engineering

Education

Physics

Optical Science

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

3D CAD Systems

PTC Creo

Job description

Senior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer required for a manufacturer of precise optical equipment used in the industrial sector.

The Senior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer will be responsible for developing new concepts to support the prototyping of new products. You will work alongside colleagues and suppliers to produce new optical prototypes based on your own designs.

The Senior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer will live within a commutable distance from the main manufacturing site near Guildford, Surrey. For this role you will have a strong understanding of optical manufacturing and ideally be qualified in Physics, Optical Science, Imaging or Mechanical Engineering.

Package:

• Base salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Generous Bonus
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Excellent progression opportunities
• On site role based near Guildford, Surrey

Responsibilities:

• Develop new concepts to support the prototyping of new optical products
• Work alongside colleagues and suppliers to produce new optical prototypes based on your own designs.
• Create brand new designs and generate tolerance optical drawings
• Perform in depth research on the latest optical technology and applications
• Observe all design processes which include ISO9001: 2008, ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 13485
• Perform computer modelling of new optical concepts
• Report to the Research Design Manager
• On site role based near Guildford, Surrey

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a Senior Optical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer / Research Engineer or similar
• Strong knowledge of Optical manufacturing
• Knowledgeable of design systems which include Zemax, 3D CAD systems or PTC Creo
• Hold a relevant qualification in Physics, Optical Science, Imaging or Mechanical Engineering
• Commutable to the main manufacturing site based near Guildford, Surrey