Design Engineer

Location: St Asaph

Closing Date: Sunday 18 August 2024

Reference: 2324882

Are you ready to thrive and grow within one of the UK's leading large optic and optical systems manufacturers, where innovation, precision, and a drive to succeed are at the heart of everything we do? If so then Glyndwr Innovations Ltd (GIL), a subsidiary of Wrexham University located at the OpTIC Technology Centre in St Asaph, has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will play an important part in our operations, working with our commercial customers to understand their requirements to create designs and technical documentation for complex optical systems including opto-mechanical and structural assemblies.

GIL is renowned for designing and manufacturing high-end optical components and systems for an international clientele. We are seeking candidates with engineering design experience within a specialist optical engineering environment.

As a Design Engineer, you will develop design solutions tailored to customer requirements and utilise finite element analysis to verify the structural and opto-mechanical integrity of these designs. You will participate in design problem-solving activities providing specialist expertise as and when required. Additionally, you will provide and communicate design review reports in accordance with internal procedures. High-level IT skills and experience with finite element analysis of structures are essential.

This role is both varied and challenging, requiring a highly self-motivated individual who can work flexibly and meet tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team. Exceptional communication and organizational skills, along with a keen eye for detail, are crucial.

While the ability to speak Welsh is desirable, it is not essential.

Joining our small, dynamic team offers a unique opportunity for independent thinkers and self-motivated professionals. We offer an attractive remuneration package and encourage potential applicants to contact Dr Ian Barwick for further information at 01745 535100 or via email at ian.barwick@wrexham.ac.uk. 

Take the next step in your career with Glyndwr Innovations Ltd and be part of a company where your skills and expertise can make a significant impact. Apply today.

Further details: Job Description    

Wrexham University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements, please contact our Human Resources Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments you may need.  

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

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