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Lab & Transformation Manager - Optical Lens Manufacturing
Full Time | Buckinghamshire | Leading Ophthalmic Lens Manufacturer
Zest Optical are working with a leading ophthalmic lens manufacturer to recruit an experienced Lab & Transformation Manager.
This senior position would suit an experienced Optical Lab Manager, Optical Laboratory Manager or Optical Production Manager with a strong background in ophthalmic lens manufacturing.
You will lead a large optical lens production facility, with overall responsibility for a team of approximately 42 people across multiple laboratory departments.
You will manage operational performance while developing the people, processes and technology needed to support the laboratory's future growth.
Working closely with the Operations Director, Engineering and Quality Assurance teams, you will maintain excellent production standards and develop a clear transformation strategy for the optical laboratory.
The salary and wider package will be discussed with you in full before your CV or any personal details are shared with the client.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and develop a laboratory production team of approximately 42 people
Oversee production across surfacing, inspection, spin tinting, dip tinting, hard coating, anti-reflective coating, final inspection, remote edging, glazing order entry and glazing
Plan and coordinate production activity to achieve quality, service and customer delivery targets
Monitor daily and weekly operational performance against agreed KPIs
Identify production and service risks and develop appropriate contingency plans
Review existing processes and implement improvements to productivity, quality and workflow
Develop and deliver a clear transformation strategy for the laboratory
Support the introduction of new technology, equipment, systems and production methods
Work closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance and Customer Service to improve operational performance
Provide regular reporting on production performance, defects, rejects and areas for improvement
Develop team capability through coaching, training, cross-training and performance management
Manage departmental costs and contribute to annual budget planning
Maintain compliance with SOPs, health and safety requirements, PPE policies and relevant UK legislation
Recruit and develop team members with the skills required to support current operations and future growth
Lead technical and laboratory performance meetings with internal and external stakeholders
About You
You must be an experienced operational leader with a strong background in ophthalmic lens manufacturing and a thorough understanding of lens production processes.
You will also have:
Significant experience in a laboratory or production management role within ophthalmic lens manufacturing
Strong technical knowledge of surfacing, coating, glazing and optical lens production processes
A proven ability to lead, manage and develop a sizeable production team
Experience managing operational performance through KPIs and performance metrics
Knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles
Experience delivering process improvements and operational change
A track record of improving productivity, quality and customer service
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects within demanding timescales
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
A good understanding of quality systems, SOPs and health and safety requirements
Strong IT skills and the ability to produce clear operational reports
A calm, organised and commercially aware approach
Experience supporting transformation, automation or wider business improvement programmes would be highly desirable.
A Lean Six Sigma, Level 4 Diploma for Ophthalmic Technicians, SMC (Tech), ABDO or equivalent qualification would be beneficial, although this is not essential.
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Private healthcare
Employee assistance and wellbeing support
Ongoing professional development opportunities
The opportunity to lead a highly skilled optical production facility and influence the future direction of a recognised industry leader
Apply
To apply for this Lab & Transformation Manager - Optical Lens Manufacturing position in Buckinghamshire, please submit your CV through Zest Optical.
This opportunity may also suit candidates currently working as an Optical Lab Manager, Optical Laboratory Manager, Optical Production Manager, Lens Production Manager or Ophthalmic Laboratory Manager.
All applications will be handled confidentially.
The salary and complete employment package will be discussed with you before your CV or personal details are shared with the client.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Type: Permanent Location: Buckinghamshire, England
Salary / Rate: Bonus
Posted: 2026-10-17 07:09:03
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Lab & Transformation Manager - Optical Lens Manufacturing
Full Time | Buckinghamshire | Leading Ophthalmic Lens Manufacturer
Zest Optical are working with a leading ophthalmic lens manufacturer to recruit an experienced Lab & Transformation Manager.
This senior position would suit an experienced Optical Lab Manager, Optical Laboratory Manager or Optical Production Manager with a strong background in ophthalmic lens manufacturing.
You will lead a large optical lens production facility, with overall responsibility for a team of approximately 42 people across multiple laboratory departments.
You will manage operational performance while developing the people, processes and technology needed to support the laboratory's future growth.
Working closely with the Operations Director, Engineering and Quality Assurance teams, you will maintain excellent production standards and develop a clear transformation strategy for the optical laboratory.
The salary and wider package will be discussed with you in full before your CV or any personal details are shared with the client.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and develop a laboratory production team of approximately 42 people
Oversee production across surfacing, inspection, spin tinting, dip tinting, hard coating, anti-reflective coating, final inspection, remote edging, glazing order entry and glazing
Plan and coordinate production activity to achieve quality, service and customer delivery targets
Monitor daily and weekly operational performance against agreed KPIs
Identify production and service risks and develop appropriate contingency plans
Review existing processes and implement improvements to productivity, quality and workflow
Develop and deliver a clear transformation strategy for the laboratory
Support the introduction of new technology, equipment, systems and production methods
Work closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance and Customer Service to improve operational performance
Provide regular reporting on production performance, defects, rejects and areas for improvement
Develop team capability through coaching, training, cross-training and performance management
Manage departmental costs and contribute to annual budget planning
Maintain compliance with SOPs, health and safety requirements, PPE policies and relevant UK legislation
Recruit and develop team members with the skills required to support current operations and future growth
Lead technical and laboratory performance meetings with internal and external stakeholders
About You
You must be an experienced operational leader with a strong background in ophthalmic lens manufacturing and a thorough understanding of lens production processes.
You will also have:
Significant experience in a laboratory or production management role within ophthalmic lens manufacturing
Strong technical knowledge of surfacing, coating, glazing and optical lens production processes
A proven ability to lead, manage and develop a sizeable production team
Experience managing operational performance through KPIs and performance metrics
Knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles
Experience delivering process improvements and operational change
A track record of improving productivity, quality and customer service
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects within demanding timescales
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
A good understanding of quality systems, SOPs and health and safety requirements
Strong IT skills and the ability to produce clear operational reports
A calm, organised and commercially aware approach
Experience supporting transformation, automation or wider business improvement programmes would be highly desirable.
A Lean Six Sigma, Level 4 Diploma for Ophthalmic Technicians, SMC (Tech), ABDO or equivalent qualification would be beneficial, although this is not essential.
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Private healthcare
Employee assistance and wellbeing support
Ongoing professional development opportunities
The opportunity to lead a highly skilled optical production facility and influence the future direction of a recognised industry leader
Apply
To apply for this Lab & Transformation Manager - Optical Lens Manufacturing position in Buckinghamshire, please submit your CV through Zest Optical.
This opportunity may also suit candidates currently working as an Optical Lab Manager, Optical Laboratory Manager, Optical Production Manager, Lens Production Manager or Ophthalmic Laboratory Manager.
All applications will be handled confidentially.
The salary and complete employment package will be discussed with you before your CV or personal details are shared with the client.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Send us a message on Whatsapp! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Buckinghamshire, England
Salary / Rate: Bonus
Posted: 2026-10-16 08:50:33
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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer - Investment Technology - London
(Tech stack: Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Investment Management, IBOR, Investment Operations, Investment Lifecycle, SQL, Python, Investment Data, Asset Management, Financial Markets, Fixed Income, Trade Lifecycle, APIs, Data Integration, Front Office, Middle Office, Investment Technology, Senior Forward Deployed Engineer)
Our client is an exciting and rapidly growing investment technology company whose cloud-based platform is transforming the way some of the world's leading financial institutions manage their investment data and operations.
Following continued growth, they are looking for a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to join their highly talented team.
This is not a traditional software engineering role.
They are looking for someone with strong Investment Management and Investment Operations knowledge who genuinely understands the Investment Lifecycle and how investment data and financial products move from front to back office.
A strong understanding of IBOR (Investment Book of Record) environments would be particularly valuable.
As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with clients to understand their operating models, investment workflows and data challenges before helping configure and integrate solutions around their requirements.
You'll need excellent Investment Management domain knowledge, including a strong understanding of the Investment Lifecycle, Investment Operations, financial products and IBOR.
This is a technically light role rather than a development position.
You should be comfortable working with SQL, APIs, data integrations and some Python scripting, but your knowledge of Investment Management, Investment Operations and the Investment Lifecycle is considerably more important than advanced software engineering skills.
Experience working with IBOR, investment data, fixed income and other asset classes would be highly advantageous.
They are particularly interested in people from investment technology, asset management, implementation, consulting, investment data or Investment Operations backgrounds who combine strong client-facing skills with an understanding of IBOR and the wider Investment Lifecycle.
You should be comfortable discussing complex Investment Management processes with senior stakeholders and using tools such as SQL and Python to help deliver solutions.
The successful Senior Forward Deployed Engineer will have an excellent understanding of Investment Management, Investment Operations, IBOR and the Investment Lifecycle, alongside strong communication and client-facing skills.
You should also possess good technical literacy, including exposure to SQL, Python, APIs and data integration.
This position comes with the following benefits:
· Performance related bonus· Generous pension· Private healthcare· Dental and optical cover· Learning and development allowance· Gym and wellbeing benefits· Flexible / hybrid working· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays· Birthday off
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing investment technology company and work directly with leading financial institutions on complex, business-critical investment and data challenges.
Location: London, UK / Hybrid Working
Salary: £120K + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: PERM
Salary / Rate: £10000 - £120000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-12 02:00:52
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A position for an Optical Systems Engineer / Senior Optical Systems Engineer has become available with a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced photonics, optical systems, and precision technologies.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised engineering organisation that designs and delivers cutting-edge optical solutions for customers operating across aerospace, defence, life sciences, industrial, semiconductor, and scientific markets.
The Optical Systems Engineer / Senior Optical Systems Engineer role is available across Torquay, Southampton, and Northampton and will form part of a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the design, development, integration, and validation of complex optical and photonic systems.
These positions offer the opportunity to work on innovative technology programmes from concept through to production, collaborating with experts across optics, electronics, software, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing disciplines.
Candidates can be based at any of the three locations, with opportunities available for both experienced engineers and senior-level engineers looking to take on technical leadership responsibilities.
This role offers a varied mix of optical design, systems engineering, technology development, customer interaction, and technical problem-solving activities.
Ideal candidates for the Optical Systems Engineer / Senior Optical Systems Engineer role, based in Torquay, Southampton, and Northampton will have experience in:
Optical system design and development.
Photonics, laser systems, imaging systems, or optoelectronic technologies.
Translating customer requirements into technical specifications and system architectures.
Optical modelling, simulation, tolerance analysis, and performance optimisation.
Requirements capture, verification, validation, and systems engineering activities.
Supporting product development throughout the full engineering lifecycle.
Integrating and testing complex optical systems.
Working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Producing technical documentation, reports, specifications, and design reviews.
Investigating and resolving complex technical challenges.
Collaborating with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Additional experience sought for Senior Optical Systems Engineers:
Leading complex optical engineering projects.
Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
Acting as a subject matter expert within optics or photonics.
Supporting bids, proposals, and customer-facing technical discussions.
Leading design reviews and driving engineering best practice.
Managing technical risk and supporting project delivery.
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
A Degree, Master's, or PhD in Physics, Optics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience developing optical, photonic, imaging, or laser-based systems.
Strong knowledge of geometrical optics, physical optics, laser technologies, and optical instrumentation.
Experience using optical simulation and design tools such as Zemax, Code V, FRED, or equivalent.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.
Experience within aerospace, defence, semiconductor, life sciences, industrial, or scientific markets would be advantageous.
An understanding of systems engineering processes and product development lifecycles.
To apply for this Optical Systems Engineer / Senior Optical Systems Engineer opportunity across Torquay, Southampton, or Northampton, please contact Tony Broadhurst on 01582 878839 or email tbroadhurst@redlinegroup.Com.
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Type: Permanent Location: Torquay, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £75000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-09 16:26:16
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A Technical Sales Engineer is sought to join an innovative electronics manufacturing team in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, contributing to the growth of PCBA and full-turnkey electronic manufacturing services (EMS).
The Technical Sales Engineer, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, building customer relationships and providing technical guidance throughout the sales process.
Responsibilities include:
Identify and secure new business opportunities with OEMs and electronics design houses requiring PCBA and EMS services
Consult with customer engineering teams to understand project requirements, schematics, BOMs and Gerber files
Deliver technical presentations showcasing SMT, THT, selective and robotic soldering, and automated optical inspection capabilities
Carry out Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testing (DFT) reviews alongside internal NPI engineers
Advise customers on alternative components, material cost optimisation and supply chain challenges
Prepare accurate cost estimates, RFQ responses and technical proposals, negotiating contracts and volume pricing
Act as the key technical link between customers and internal engineering, production and quality teams while supporting sales territory expansion
The Technical Sales Engineer, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, will have the following key skills:
Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant technical experience
Experience in technical sales, application engineering or account management within PCBA or EMS
Strong understanding of Gerber files, electronic schematics, BOMs and IPC quality standards, including IPC-A-610
Proven B2B sales success, with experience managing complex sales cycles, negotiating contracts and achieving revenue targets
Excellent technical communication and relationship-building skills, with flexibility to travel up to 20-30% of the time
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Type: Permanent Location: Hemel Hempstead, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-09 14:18:20
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Laser Application Support Engineer - (6 Month FTC)
Are you a Laser Applications Engineer looking for your next challenge? My client has an exciting opportunity for a hands-on and technically minded Laser Application Support Engineer to join their growing team on a 6-month fixed term contract, supporting the development, commissioning and optimisation of laser-based machinery and processes within a specialist engineering environment.
This is a hands-on role where you will be involved in laser applications, machine commissioning, laser alignment and process development, working closely with customers and internal engineering teams to develop and optimise laser processes to meet specific requirements.
In this Laser Application Support Engineer role based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, you will be responsible for the following:
Working on practical laser applications and collaborating with end-users to tailor laser systems and processes to specific requirements.
Supporting the commissioning and alignment of optical machines, ensuring systems are correctly set up and operational.
Designing and carrying out experiments to establish the appropriate laser process conditions to meet customer requirements.
Carrying out laser alignment and working with laser beams in a practical, hands-on environment
Working with CO2 lasers and micromachining systems to support R&D activities, customer samples and process development.
The successful applicant for this Laser Application Support Engineer job based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire should have:
Practical, hands-on experience working with lasers and laser-based machinery, ideally within an engineering, manufacturing, laboratory or R&D environment.
Experience with laser alignment, laser applications or using laser systems to process materials.
CO2 laser experience would be highly advantageous.
A practical understanding of complete laser systems and machinery, rather than experience solely within the manufacture of laser sources or components.
A degree in Physics or a related technical discipline would be advantageous, particularly for graduates with relevant practical laser experience.
This is a 6-month fixed term contract, based fully on-site in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, with the potential for the position to become permanent.
To apply for this Laser Application Support Engineer - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract job based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire please send your CV to NDrain@redlinegroup.Com or call Nick on 01582 878828 for more information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Abingdon, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £42000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-06 16:48:48
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Senior Laser Systems Engineer
Are you a Senior Laser Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? My client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to join their growing team, working on the design, development and support of advanced laser systems for highly specialised industrial applications.
This is a hands-on role where you will be involved in the development of bespoke laser systems, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture, installation and commissioning whilst working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.
In this Senior Laser Systems Engineer role based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, you will be responsible for the following:
Development of bespoke laser systems, including component selection, system layouts and detailed engineering drawings.
Managing the design process, ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time and within budget.
Supporting the build, testing, installation and commissioning of laser systems, providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
Carrying out servicing, fault finding and technical support activities to ensure systems continue to operate at optimum performance.
The successful applicant for this Senior Laser Systems Engineer job based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire should have:
Experience designing and developing complex laser & optical based systems within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
A strong understanding of design, system integration and engineering documentation, with experience producing technical drawings.
Experience with installation, servicing, fault finding or commissioning of complex laser engineering equipment would be advantageous.
A Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Laser Engineering or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
To apply for this Senior Laser Systems Engineer job based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire please send your CV to NDrain@redlinegroup.Com or call Nick on 01582 878828 for more information.
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Type: Permanent Location: Abingdon, England
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £68000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-02 10:01:32
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Payload Systems Engineer required to work on radio frequency RF and optical communications spacecraft equipment to receive, process, amplify, and retransmit Earth Space and Space Earth communication signals.
Requirements, deep technical design experience with one or more of
Space Antennas.
Transponders, low power signalling, noise filter, frequency conversion, and amplification.
High Power Amplifiers or HPAs and associated signal boosting.
Receivers and radio wave processors
In addition to one or more of the above you will have experience on collaborative projects and bid writing for framework programmes such as IUK, ESA or Horizon.
Responsibilities
Technical delivery on projects, technical consultancy to businesses, engagement with universities and Research centres on satellite payload communication systems.
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Type: Permanent Location: Didcot, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permenant
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £68000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-09-29 15:17:06
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PhD-level Inventor - Optics and Acoustics
Are you a recent or upcoming PhD graduate who is interested in the development of new technology? Newton Colmore is working with a market-leading tech company who is looking for a talented engineer/physicist to work on next generation imaging technology.
Within this company, you will be working on highly complex imaging research, involving image segmentation hardware, signal processing techniques, transducer design and optical systems development.
This role will be at the front end of research and development and will give you an opportunity to work on brand new ideas and run with them through the experimental phase and readying the product for launch.
This will include building your own prototypes, experiments, test rigs, and more, as you make meaningful progress through the development lifecycle.
The company will offer you support and mentoring as you make your transition from academia into industry and you will be joining a well-established team of inventors, who will provide everything you need to make a success of this role.
This is a great opportunity to join a company that loves to innovate and push technological boundaries.
To be considered for this role we are looking for people who have either recently finished a PhD or post-doc role which focused on imaging and optical technology.
The company are considered people from different backgrounds, as long as you have a passion for high impact technology, so it could be defence applications through to medical device work that you have gained exposure to throughout academia.
Any knowledge of image segmentation, transducer design, electronics or metrology technology is highly desirable to complement your strong physics foundation.
In return for your hard work the company offer a highly competitive salary, with a bonus, and comprehensive benefits package as well providing excellent career progression opportunities and the chance to work on novel technologies.
For more information make a confidential application now and a consultant at Newton Colmore will be in touch with more details.
Newton Colmore is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors throughout Europe and the US.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Bespoke package + bonus + mentoring
Posted: 2026-09-28 10:33:51
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Technical Sales Engineer
Location: UK - Remote (Regular UK Travel)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Sales Engineer to join a specialist electronics organisation supplying and manufacturing high-reliability electronic components for demanding applications across aerospace, defence, space, rail, industrial, audio and other harsh-environment markets.
The company has over 50 years of technical expertise and provides a broad portfolio of passive, interconnect, power, magnetic, optoelectronic, semiconductor and electromechanical components.
Working with leading manufacturers and customers across highly regulated industries, the business combines strong technical knowledge with a consultative approach to customer support and design-in activity.
This is a customer-facing technical sales role supporting customers and internal sales teams across the UK.
The successful candidate will provide technical guidance on component selection, support customer design activity, identify new business opportunities and help develop long-term customer relationships.
This role would suit a technically minded sales professional with an electronic or electrical engineering background and experience within electronic components, applications engineering, technical sales or product support.
Main Responsibilities of the Technical Sales Engineer (UK):
Provide technical and commercial support to customers across the UK
Act as a technical resource for internal and external sales teams
Support customer design activity, qualification projects and design-in opportunities
Attend customer meetings, site visits, exhibitions and supplier visits
Provide application-level guidance and support component selection activities
Identify and develop new business opportunities across existing and prospective accounts
Support key franchise growth initiatives and supplier development plans
Work closely with internal sales, product management, quality, engineering and supplier contacts
Support supplier presentations, training sessions and joint customer visits
Maintain accurate records of opportunities, customer activity, visit reports and forecasts within company systems
Provide feedback on market trends, customer requirements, competitor activity and emerging technologies
Support opportunity development and conversion through a consultative, solutions-led approach
Requirements of the Technical Sales Engineer (UK):
Proven experience within technical sales, applications engineering, field sales engineering or product specialist roles within the electronic components industry
Strong technical understanding of electronic and/or electromechanical components and their applications
Experience supporting customer design activity and developing technical opportunities
Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, procurement and commercial stakeholders
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities, support price negotiations and convert business
Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with wider teams
Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK
Experience supporting customers within aerospace, defence, space, rail, industrial, audio or other high-reliability sectors
Experience within one or more of the following technology areas would be highly advantageous:
Passive Components
Ceramic, Electrolytic, MLCC, Film and Tantalum Capacitors
Composite, Foil, Thin-Film, Thick-Film and Wirewound Resistors
Magnetics, Inductors, Transformers and Ferrite Components
Encapsulated Power Supplies
Circuit Breakers, Contactors and Thermostats
EMC Components, Filters and Shielding
RF Components and Resonators
Current, Temperature, Pressure, Flow and Optical Sensors
High-Reliability Semiconductors, ICs and Oscillators
Desirable:
Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a related subject
Familiarity with qualification standards and approvals within Aerospace, Defence and Space
Experience working with franchised manufacturers and supplier networks
Understanding of defence, aerospace or high-reliability supply chains
Established relationships with major UK Aerospace, Defence or Space customers
Experience designing for high-reliability and harsh-environment applications
Experience supporting technically complex design-in programmes
To apply for this Technical Sales Engineer opportunity, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana at Redline Group:
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Type: Permanent Location: England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2026-09-22 09:00:51
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We are looking for a Subsea Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in subsea connectors, high-reliability mechanical systems.
You will design and develop high-performance mechanical solutions for subsea and offshore applications, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop subsea electrical and optical connectors, pressure housings, and sealing systems using 3D CAD.
Produce detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
Perform and interpret FEA, mechanical, thermal, and pressure analysis.
Select suitable materials for high-pressure, high-temperature and subsea environments, including corrosion-resistant materials.
Support prototype, pressure, qualification, and integrity testing.
Ensure designs meet relevant API, ISO, ASME, IEC and IEEE standards.
Lead or support design reviews, RCA, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, and engineering change activities.
Work with electrical, controls, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and installation teams.
Skills and Experience
Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Four relevant mechanical engineering experience, ideally in subsea, offshore, oil and gas, marine, aerospace, defence, or other high-reliability environments.
Strong experience with 3D CAD and 2D engineering drawings.
Experience with FEA and simulation tools.
Understanding of pressure-rated designs, sealing systems, materials, and corrosion.
Experience with subsea equipment such as connectors, umbilicals, jumpers, manifolds or subsea trees is highly desirable.
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Type: Contract Location: Barrow-in-Furness, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Salary / Rate: £350 - £380 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-09-11 16:10:23
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Optical Systems Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge
We are working with a leading Medical Devices company in Cambridge to recruit an Optical Systems Engineer who will play a key role in the development of industry disrupting and lifesaving/improving Medical Technologies.
This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll be designing and integrating optical systems into complex medical technologies.
From early feasibility through to product launch, you'll be involved in every stage of development, helping to shape devices that improve diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes across a range of clinical applications.
You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, collaborating on projects that demand precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of how optics interact with mechanical, electronic, and biological systems.
Your work will span simulation, prototyping, testing, and refinement, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and real-world usability.
We're looking for someone with a solid academic foundation in physics, engineering, or a related discipline, and hands-on experience in optical design and analysis.
You should be confident using industry-standard tools and have a track record of delivering robust solutions in regulated environments.
Experience in medical devices is highly desirable, but not essential if you bring strong transferable skills and a passion for healthcare innovation.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, mentoring junior colleagues, and working closely with clients to bring ideas to life.
You'll be encouraged to explore new approaches, contribute to system-level thinking, and help shape the future of medical technology.
In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch.
Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
Posted: 2026-09-11 09:54:35
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C# WPF Software Engineer - Electronics
Are you a Software Engineer with provable commercial experience working on software connecting to devices?
If so, my client has an exciting opportunity for you!
You will play a key role in designing, developing and implementing software for cutting-edge optical machinery used within advanced manufacturing environments.
In this role as a C# WPF Software Engineer - Electronics based in Oxfordshire, you will be responsible for the following:
Developing and maintaining software applications using C# and WPF for specialist industrial machinery.
Designing, implementing and testing software that interfaces directly with hardware and machine control systems.
Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including Electronics, Mechanical and R&D
Engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
Supporting the development of new products and continuous improvement of existing software platforms.
Contributing throughout the full software development lifecycle from design through to deployment.
The successful applicant for this C# WPF Software Engineer - Electronics role based in Oxfordshire will:
Have provable commercial experience developing software using C# and WPF.
Have experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware or industrial machinery.
Hold a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related engineering discipline.
Have a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
Any experience with MVVM, machine vision, OpenCV, image processing or industrial automation would be advantageous.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that designs and manufactures highly specialised optical machinery, offering excellent long-term career development and the opportunity to work on genuinely innovative technology.
To apply for the role of Software Design Engineer based in Oxfordshire, please send your CV to NDrain@redlinegroup.Com, or for more information contact Nick Drain on 01582 878828. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Abingdon, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £47000 per annum
Posted: 2026-09-04 09:01:01
