Company and role Introduction
Dia-Stron Limited is the leading manufacturer of innovative and automated modular testing instruments for single fibres and fibre arrays. Our systems are designed and manufactured in Andover (Hampshire) and 90% of our sales are exported. The principle markets for our systems are USA, European Union, Japan and China.
Dia-Stron is a member of the Judges Scientific Group (www.judges.uk.com). Further details can be found on our web site, www.diastron.com.
To support the company’s growth and an ambitious new product development programme, we are seeking an Engineering & NPD manager to join our team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key role within the organisation and to make a significant contribution to our business.
Detailed role description
You will be responsible to manage and deliver NPD projects on-time, in-full, interfacing with team members and with external partners, specifically:
· ‘Hands-on’ NPD activity, to include electronics, firmware, software and mechanics, as required.
· Establishing specifications and functional descriptions covering mechanical, electronic and software requirements.
· Building and executing project plan including budget, time-line and resource allocation (internal and external).
· Leading a small team of engineers, technicians and/or apprentices
· Creating and maintaining project documentation to a high standard.
· Meeting and achieving certification to relevant product standards (e.g. EN61010).
· Assisting with transferring new products to the production team.
· Contributing to the detailed definition of the Company NPD roadmap and product specifications.
· Testing and validating designs and prototypes.
You will also be responsible for supporting existing product range, specifically:
· Supporting service and test engineers with fault finding
· Providing engineering solutions to bugs, faults or errors
· Providing engineering solutions for component obsolescence
· Developing new software for novel test methods.
· Supporting customers, distributors and colleagues on technical and service matters.
· Identifying and implementing design improvements to reduce product cost and / or improve product quality and performance
Experience and Education
Essential
· At least five years’ experience in an engineering development environment: specific experience in scientific equipment, instrumentation, special purpose machinery, motion control or robotic systems development is required
· Proven track record in project delivery, achieving project deadlines and performance objectives.
· Educated to a HNC level (or higher) in Computer science, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering.
Desirable
· Although this is a multi-skilled role a slight bias to software / firmware / embedded systems would be desirable.
· Experience in materials / fibre testing instrumentation
Competencies
· Strong attention to detail, competent in problem-solving and possessing a sense of curiosity.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external partners.
· Highly motivated and capable of independent working.
· Business-minded, organised and capable of working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Location and travel requirements
· The role is office based at Dia-Stron head office in Andover.
· Occasional overnight (international) business travel no more than once per month.
· Full driving licence and a valid passport of a nationality that allows visa free travel to USA and Europe.
Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
