Description
Key areas of Responsibility:- Lead the mechanical engineering aspects including design and assembly of high power DPSSL (DiodePumpedSolidStatelaser).
- Fundamental design and development in some cases from first principles, including modelling of cooling, heat exchange, stress and materials coatings.
- Take responsibility for mechanical design aspects of key projects and manage the development program and time scales through to the finished product.
- Provide management reports of development progress and times scales.
- Work in collaboration with optical and electrical design staff providing guidance and direction for needs of assigned projects.
- Liase with other companies working in collaboration to support the product development or commercialisation.
- Identify and collaborate with vendors providing materials and services.
- Lead the production of documentation to support product description and manufacture.
- Maintain a current awareness of the market and state of the art in high power lasers.
- Direct engineers and technicians applied to the development work.
Conduct performance and development reviews of assigned staff.
Budget Responsibility:
Responsible for mechanical aspects of project management of budgets, including assistance with estimating budget needs
Academic Attainment:
Qualified to degree (BSc) or PhD in Mechanics - or a relevant engineering course - or equivalent experience gained in the field
Key Skills:
Experience in mechanical design of optical or laser systems, including design, modelling, construction, and testing.
At least 3 years experience in leading mechanical design projects, including budget responsibility.
Ability to lead others and motivate staff.
Other Preferences:
(including previous experience, technical specialities)
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