About the role
Ready to lead a specialist optics team while staying close to the technology?
Want to shape how complex optical systems are designed, delivered and improved?
Looking for a role where you can combine hands-on technical leadership with real people development?
Our client is a growing UK-based technology business working on highly complex, precision-engineered products.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys both technical problem-solving and people leadership. You will be joining a collaborative engineering environment where your expertise will influence product quality, team growth and long-term technical strategy.
Reward and Benefits
The package includes:
Salary of up to £85,000 , depending on experience
25 days’ annual leave
Private healthcare benefits
Death in service cover
Pension contributions
Share scheme
Flexible hybrid working where possible after an initial onboarding period
Why This Role is Great
This role gives you the chance to:
Lead, coach and develop a talented optics team
Stay hands-on with technical delivery rather than stepping away from the engineering
Help set quality standards across optical design, analysis and product development
Shape tools, processes and ways of working as the team continues to grow
Collaborate with senior technical leaders, project teams and wider engineering functions
Support continuous improvement across products, people and processes
Work with external specialists and partners where additional capability is needed
Balance immediate delivery with building a stronger, more capable team for the future
About You
This could suit someone who has built strong experience in optical engineering and is now looking to take greater ownership of team leadership, technical direction and delivery.
The experience Wishlist includes:
A background in optical engineering, optical design or a closely related technical field
Experience leading, mentoring or managing people
Confidence working on complex optical systems within product-focused environments
Familiarity with optical modelling tools and data analysis tools such as Zemax, MATLAB, Python or similar
Experience considering practical product factors such as alignment, stability, manufacturability and integration
Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
An understanding of engineering lifecycle processes such as requirements, reviews and design delivery
Experience working with suppliers, contractors or external technical partners would be useful
Diversity and Inclusion
Humand Talent Solutions and our client are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and working environment. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. Adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process where needed.