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An innovative optical technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer to join its growing R&D team. This role will focus on the architecture, integration, and system-level design of a novel adaptive optical platform. You will work across mechanical, optical, and analytical disciplines to ensure that complex mechanical systems, sub-systems, and mechanisms come together into a robust, high-performance product. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a next-generation lens technology that is set to transform the way we see the world. About the Company This company’s expertise sits at the intersection of ophthalmics and optics. They develop novel ophthalmic solutions for use across optical systems, AR/VR/XR, and machine vision applications. Recognised as trusted experts in adaptive lens technology, they partner with leading global consumer electronics and technology companies to develop new solutions that optimise how we see the world. The company has developed a novel adaptive lens system that has the potential to transform visual performance in modern AR/VR/XR technologies. This breakthrough has generated significant interest across the consumer technology sector. As a result, the company is now entering the next phase of its R&D programme, scaling its technical capabilities and seeking talented engineers to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and play a key role in the development of a new technology with global impact. Above all, it is an outstanding place to work, combining innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The Role This is an exciting period of investment and growth. The company is scaling its team and facilities to support ambitious R&D programmes and is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer with a strong background in system architecture, integration, and verification. You will take ownership of overseeing the lifecycle of the mechanical systems, ensuring that they integrate seamlessly with one another. Working closely with mechanical design engineers, optical engineers and finite analysis engineers, you will bridge the teams; managing requirements, analysing and mitigating technical risks, and trace the system requirement through to the final product. Ultimately translating the user and stakeholder needs into technical specifications to help deliver well-integrated, reliable products and manufacturing solutions. Key Responsibilities The Mechanical Systems Engineer will: • Define and own the mechanical system architecture for the company’s adaptive lens platform, • Define, document and trace system requirements, from user and stakeholder requirements into clear mechanical specifications and the final product., • Lead the integration of sub-systems, mechanisms, and components into a cohesive mechanical system, • Act as the primary interface between design, analysis, optics, and manufacturing teams, • Ensure system-level considerations are correctly defined, • Identify, analyse and help lead technical mitigations., • Support system verification and validation, including test planning and interpretation of results, • Provide guidance on materials selection and manufacturing strategies at a system level, • Contribute to design reviews and technical decision-making across the programme Requirements Education Essential • Proven experience of taking a holistic view in delivering complex mechanical systems from concept through to production, • Strong understanding of mechanical system architecture, interfaces, and integration, • Proven experience in identifying, analysing, and mitigating technical risks throughout the product development lifecycle (e.g. dFMEA)., • Experience working with precision assemblies containing mechanisms and moving parts, • You will have, and be able to demonstrate, a broad knowledge and experience of manufacturing processes, joining techniques and assembly methods., • Strong knowledge of materials and their properties, particularly polymers and metals, • Proficiency in CAD (essential), ideally SolidWorks, • Experience working within regulated product development environments, ideally ISO 13485, including documentation and design-for-risk-management Desirable • Solid knowledge of tolerance analysis, stack-ups, and GD&T at a system level, • Experience in opto-mechanical systems, including optical alignment, mounting strategies, and sensitivity to tolerances, • Exposure to systems engineering methodologies, including requirements management and verification planning, • Practical experience with FEA or the ability to critically assess analysis outputs, • Experience supporting pilot builds and transition to scalable manufacture, • Ability to balance technical detail with big-picture system thinking, • A flair for problem-solving, concept generation, and structured decision-making

About NIO Inc. NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading manufacturer of premium smart electric vehicles origin in China, with a global footprint in development and markets. Founded in November 2014, NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share the joy and grow together with users. NIO designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells smart premium electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies like autonomous driving, digital technologies, electric powertrains, and batteries. NIO differentiates itself through its continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, such as its industry-leading battery swapping technologies, Battery as a Service (BaaS), its proprietary autonomous driving technologies, and Autonomous Driving as a Service (ADaaS). For our Vehicle Engineering Team in Oxfordshire we are looking for a Advanced Vehicle Chassis Engineer (m/f/x) Role Overview: As an Expert chassis engineer, the candidate will push boundaries and develop new and advanced Chassis technologies and Chassis Systems that will allow the creation of new and exciting engineering solutions for our future vehicles. The candidate will work with the other members of the global engineering, design, product, Dynamics and Software functions as required, to generate and present solutions for, and to, management. The successful candidate will be able to support both desktop and physical vehicle benchmarking recording objective and subjective feedback. The role will involve supporting the selection and procurement of benchmarking vehicles and test equipment as well as reporting out findings to the global business. Each project / assignment starts with a basic engineering brief. The candidate will use a combination of their own creative engineering judgement, their experience, alongside their peers to create initial concept vehicle schemes which set new benchmarks in user experience, ergonomic requirements and Design. A large part of the role requires the candidate to collaborate effectively with multiple teams to resolve any early conflicts between design, initial concept package requirements and the advanced engineering concepts. Where there are opportunities from current methodologies to improve system efficiency, it may be the candidate’s responsibility to plan, lead and investigate new concepts that require validation, some of which require the team to prove out technology and concepts by carrying out physical testing/analysis and then present the results to show confidence in the design/technology. Main Responsibilities: • Develop new chassis technologies, Architecture and support the business to take these from blank sheet through POC to vehicle programs., • Kick off vehicle or system concepts to create a robust starting point for specification documents, • Conduct technical benchmarking and analysis of competitor vehicles (incl. both virtually and physically), • Support procurement of test equipment / Vehicles & be able to conduct test track driving when required., • Establishing Visual BOMs to highlight vehicle concept impacts, backed up with CAD defining C/O vs New strategies, • Work with the global performance teams to understand and support technical attributes, • Balance vehicle and system concepts with performance attributes (such as weight, safety and durability), • Support team with cost-effective product, manufacturing & assembly recommendations, • Recommend new materials & processes that may be used in creating competitively advantaged products, • Identify potential cost reduction and optimisation opportunities for continuous innovation, • Collaborate with the teams to achieve strategic direction on concepts, • Learn and share knowledge gained in emerging technologies, manufacturing capabilities & trends in the market, • Review CAD geometry with supporting team members ensuring continuity of CAD layouts and PLM data management for future transition to other teams., • Recording and archiving how the concept has evolved in ways that can be presented to various cross functional departments, • Continuous improvement of existing methods and processes enabling better system efficiency of the concept phase., • Improve links between product definition, design and engineering with clear, concise material on studies completed Qualifications, skills and experience required • B.Eng or HNC/HND in relevant field for the role (Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or equivalent), • Candidate must be able demonstrate an appropriate level of expertise in vehicle level architecture, • Experience in vehicle suspension design and delivery, • Experience of conducting vehicle physical testing (Full UK Driving licence) and instrumentation, • 10+ years relevant experience (Experience within start-ups, advanced engineering or vehicle package environment advantageous), • Ability to be working on a multiple components or systems at one time, balancing workload and prioritising to maintain high output, • Good understanding of mechanical requirements for typical automotive applications e.g. fastening, sealing, manufacturing techniques, • Great attention to detail, critical thinking and proactive in mindset, • Must be a team player and be able to work closely with multidisciplinary team members, • Strong verbal, written communication skills including PC literacy being at ease with Microsoft 365 and Atlassian products, • Ability to use own initiative when working under pressure; embracing a fast paced, constantly changing and dynamic agenda, • Hands on attitude and confidence to put their best foot forward, • Willing and ability to travel to China, Europe and US, • The ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality in all aspects of work, • Demonstrates alignment to NIO values (Honesty, Care, Vision, Action) Someone who respects and works well with others, • Demonstrating high levels of personal motivation to join a start-up environment and sees development opportunity in doing so, takes a proactive approach to self-development, naturally self-motivated and ambitious This isn’t just another job. It’s an opportunity to join a movement to change the mobility experience for everyone. If you find that as exciting as we do, come join us! To apply for this role, please send your CV in English. We look forward to hearing from you! NIO as a Global User Enterprise has organized its business globally. Depending on the job you are applying for, it may be necessary to involve hiring managers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), that are engaged at another NIO group company, such as NIO Co., Ltd located in Shanghai, China or NIO USA Inc, Palo Alto, USA. If data is processed in countries outside the EEA, NIO uses standard contractual clauses published by the European Commission, with appropriate technical and organizational measures, to ensure that your personal data is processed in accordance with European data protection standards.

An optical technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in tooling and fixture design and development to join its growing R&D team. The successful candidate will apply their expertise to design and fabricate first-of-their-kind prototypes for the company’s novel optical platform. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, creative Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFX) to play a key role in the development of a next-generation adaptive lens technology set to transform the way we see the world. About the Company This company’s expertise sits at the intersection of ophthalmics and optics. They develop novel ophthalmic solutions for use across optical systems, AR/VR/XR, and machine vision applications. Recognised as trusted experts in adaptive lens technology, they partner with leading global consumer electronics and technology companies to develop new solutions that optimise how we see the world. The company has developed a novel adaptive lens system that has the potential to transform visual performance in modern AR/VR/XR technologies. This breakthrough has generated significant interest across the consumer technology sector. As a result, the company is now entering the next phase of its R&D programme, scaling its technical capabilities and seeking talented engineers to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and play a key role in the development of a new technology with global impact. Above all, it is an outstanding place to work, combining innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The Role This is an exciting period of investment and growth. The company is scaling its team and facilities to support ambitious R&D activities and is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and develop the tooling and fixtures required for the assembly of its brand-new optical platform. You will be a key contributor, working closely with the Design and Production teams to develop critical equipment that supports the assembly of novel prototypes. As this is a completely new optical system, the role requires a high degree of creativity, with responsibility for developing first-of-their-kind assembly equipment and production processes. Key Responsibilities The Mechanical Engineer will: • Design and develop tooling and fixturing, • Provide expertise in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFX), • Contribute to the development of novel assembly and production processes, • Liaise with suppliers for the provision and manufacture of parts Requirements Education Essential • Proven experience taking product concepts through to production, including design iteration, refinement, and DFX considerations, • Experience in the design and development of jigs, tooling, and fixtures, • Experience developing novel assembly and production processes, • Solid understanding of:, • Machining processes (e.g. CNC, lathes & milling), • Injection moulding, • Micro-moulding, • Metal stamping and forming, • Metal injection moulding, • Vacuum forming, • Knowledge of common joining processes, including:, • Adhesive bonding, • Ultrasonic welding, • Radio-frequency welding, • Heat staking, • Strong knowledge of materials and their properties, particularly polymers and metals, • Proficiency in CAD (essential), ideally SolidWorks, • Skilled and experienced at using mills and lathes to facilitate machining or modifying tooling and fixtures in-house as required., • A flair for concept generation and ideation and ability to work and iterate designs at a quickly. Desirable • Competence in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), • Experience or exposure to optics or opto-mechanical engineering, including alignment considerations, optical component mounting, or light-path constraints, • Experience taking designs into pilot production and optimising them for scalable manufacture, • Knowledge of, and ability to work to, ISO 13485 (medical device compliance), including documentation, standards adherence, and design-for-risk-management

Mechanical Engineer – Micro-Mechanisms & Precision Systems An innovative optical technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialising in the design and development of micro-mechanisms and precision mechanical systems to join its growing R&D team. This role is ideal for a creative, hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys ideation, early-stage concept development, and detailed mechanism design, and who is motivated by solving complex engineering challenges at very small scales. You will play a key role in the development of a next-generation adaptive optical platform, working from first principles and early concepts through prototyping, testing, and transition into scalable manufacture. About the Company The company operates at the intersection of ophthalmics, optics, and advanced mechanical engineering, developing novel adaptive lens technologies for applications across AR/VR/XR, machine vision, and next-generation optical systems. Its proprietary adaptive lens technology has generated significant interest from leading global consumer electronics and technology companies. As a result, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth, expanding its R&D capability and investing in both facilities and talent. The culture is collaborative, technically ambitious, and strongly focused on engineering excellence — an environment where innovative ideas are encouraged, explored, and realised. The Role As a Mechanical Engineer with a focus on micro-mechanisms and precision systems, you will contribute across the full product development lifecycle. The role places strong emphasis on concept generation, mechanism architecture, and detailed mechanical design, alongside hands-on prototyping and testing. You will work on mechanisms at watch-scale and below, helping to define how the system works mechanically as well as how it is manufactured, assembled, and scaled. This is a high-ownership role offering genuine influence over technical direction and design decisions. Key Responsibilities You will: • Generate and develop early-stage concepts for micro-mechanisms and precision systems, exploring multiple design approaches and architectures, • Design micro-mechanisms and precision mechanical assemblies (e.g. bearings, gears, threads, linkages) for optical and opto-mechanical applications, • Translate high-level functional requirements into robust, detailed mechanism designs, • Build, assemble, and test prototypes to validate performance and rapidly iterate designs, • Integrate mechanical systems into complex optical platforms, • Select appropriate materials, balancing performance, reliability, and manufacturability, • Apply DFM/DFA principles and advise on best-practice manufacturing techniques, • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to realise designs, • Contribute to technical documentation, risk management, and design reviews in a regulated development environment Requirements Education • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Essential Experience & Skills • Proven experience taking mechanical products from concept through to production, • Strong capability in ideation, concept development, and mechanism synthesis, • Experience designing precision mechanical systems and/or micro-mechanisms, • A hands-on approach to prototyping, testing, and iterative development, • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, including:, • Injection moulding and micro-moulding, • Metal stamping and forming, • Metal injection moulding, • Vacuum forming, • Knowledge of joining processes such as:, • Adhesive bonding, • Ultrasonic welding, • Radio-frequency welding, • Heat staking, • Strong materials knowledge, particularly polymers and metals, • Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), • Experience working within ISO 13485 or similar regulated design environments Desirable • Competence in GD&T and experience performing tolerance analysis, • Exposure to optics or opto-mechanical design, including alignment or mounting considerations, • Experience with FEA and/or analytical hand calculations, • Ability to translate product requirements into clear engineering specifications, • Experience supporting pilot production and optimising designs for scale-up Why Join? • Work on genuinely novel technology with global impact, • Strong emphasis on creative engineering and early-stage design thinking, • High ownership role with involvement from concept to production, • Collaborative, technically driven culture, • Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling technology company

Position: Senior Waste and Radiation Protection Specialist Location: Milton Park Business Park, Oxfordshire Arrangement: Permanent Work Arrangement: Flexible working between a NUVIA office, home and site. NUVIA UK’s Land Remediation and Characterisation (LR&C) department draws on the strong foundations of NUVIA's metrology and Health Physics heritage, with industry recognised specialists having expertise and experience spanning many decades both within the UK and Internationally. The senior waste and radiation protection specialist will play a key role in providing radiation protection advice and training to support a range of operational projects, such as site investigations, land remediation, drain surveys and waste assay campaigns. In addition, they will provide radioactive waste support in terms of Waste Management Plans, Best Available Technique (BAT) Assessments and Sample and Analysis Plans. The Role As a Senior Waste and Radiation Protection Specialist, your role will include: • Provision of radiation protection advice that will ensure working practices meet the requirements of current Legislation and best practice., • Evaluate the operational environment and the radiological requirements to provide Radiation Risk Assessments (RRA) for the work in hand., • Advise teams on operational styles that should be adopted to maintain a safe working environment and provide training, as appropriate., • Co-ordinate the production of radiological protection documentation such as Normal Operational Dose Uptake Assessments, Radiological Zoning, Radiological Risk Assessments, ALARP Assessments, Operating Instructions and compliance statements., • Develop and maintain knowledge of the characterisation and land quality core services and capabilities., • Engage with regulatory authorities to support Permit applications, transfers and variations., • Provide guidance, advise and training to customers regarding HSE notifications and registration, typically required for land remediation contracts on historic sites, i.e., thorium and radium contamination., • Provide transport RRA’s for radioactive waste and source transfers, • Write technical reports and support characterisation assessments and desk studies., • Attend industry events, conferences, and trade shows as required. Profile Qualifications and Experience To be considered for the Senior Waste and Radiation Protection Specialist role, we are seeking a highly motivated individual, possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills. The following criteria will also be considered: • RPA2000 Certified Radiation Protection Adviser is essential, • Demonstrable experience as a qualified Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) in operational environments., • Experienced in the technical aspects of waste management and land remediation, including regulatory requirements, and working towards or qualified as a Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) would be advantageous., • Experienced in collaborative delivery, working closely with clients, regulators and stakeholders., • Must be able to achieve and maintain Security Clearance (SC) for this role., • A bachelor’s degree in a science related field would be beneficial., • Ability and willingness to acquire job related knowledge through self-development and learning from others, • Must have a full driving licence and be available to visit customer sites, as required. Why join the LR&C team? We like to think of the LR&C team as an intrapreneurial unit, i.e., a start-up initiative delivered within the confines and security of a successful and established nuclear, engineering company. We believe that land remediation is not just about removing contamination, it is about restoring confidence, protecting the environment and enabling the safe reuse of land for future generations. Our LR&C services combine decades of experience, proprietary technologies, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable solutions. Since the late 1990s, we’ve been developing and refining in-situ radiological measurement technologies to support land remediation and decommissioning. Our systems are designed to optimise segregation at source, reduce waste volumes and enable the use of lower-impact waste management options. From legacy nuclear facilities to former industrial sites, we provide the tools, expertise and data to enable confident decision-making. We offer a complete range of services, including radiological surveying and mapping of land, buildings, pipelines and boreholes; classification and segregation of excavated materials; sampling and fingerprinting of radionuclides; and real-time data management to track waste from generation to disposal. Our team also supports clients with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and the development of waste management strategies tailored to each site’s needs. Whether it’s supporting clearance, delicensing, or redevelopment, we deliver practical, auditable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship. Why us? Employee Staff Benefits: • Hybrid and agile working policies, • 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance, • Private Medical Scheme*, • Employee Share Scheme, • Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work, • 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service), • Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year, • 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP), • In partnership with trade unions, • Personal Development & Further Education Support, • Long Service & Recognition Awards NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence. NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.

A brand-new position for a inventive Mechanical Engineer with expertise in the design and development of precision products & systems has been created at a fast-growing optical technology company in Oxfordshire. This is the perfect role for experienced Mechanical Engineer, with a strong analytical toolset, to play a key role in the company’s R&D efforts, developing a novel first-of-its-kind adaptive lens system. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-funded, creative optical technology company that is set to change the way we see the world. About the Company This company’s expertise sits at the intersection of ophthalmics and optics. They develop novel ophthalmic solutions for use across optical systems, AR/VR/XR, and machine vision applications. Recognised as trusted experts in adaptive lens technology, they partner with leading global consumer electronics and technology companies to develop new solutions that optimise how we see the world. The company has developed a novel adaptive lens system that has the potential to transform visual performance in modern AR/VR/XR technologies. This breakthrough has generated significant interest across the consumer technology sector. As a result, the company is now entering the next phase of its R&D programme, scaling its technical capabilities and seeking talented engineers to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and play a key role in the development of a new technology with global impact. Above all, it is an outstanding place to work, combining innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The Role This is an exciting time of investment and growth. The company is scaling its team and facilities to support ambitious R&D activities and is looking to hire an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in the design and development of precision products and systems. You will play a key role in the development of the company’s novel lens system, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative concepts through to production. Key Responsibilities The Mechanical Engineer will: • Design and develop company systems and component parts, • Act as a key interface between the analysis and design teams, • Design and develop systems containing mechanisms and moving parts, • Perform Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and undertake tolerance analysis, • Apply strong analytical skills, including calculations and simulations, • Be hands on, designing, building and testing prototypes to support iterating designs., • Provide expertise in materials selection, • Advise on best-practice manufacturing techniques Requirements Education Essential • Proven experience taking product concepts through to production, including design iteration, refinement, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFX) considerations, • Experience designing small but ideally micro-mechanisms, • Solid understanding of:, • Injection moulding, • Micro-moulding, • Metal stamping and forming, • Metal injection moulding, • Vacuum forming, • Knowledge of common joining processes, including:, • Adhesive bonding, • Ultrasonic welding, • Radio-frequency welding, • Heat staking, • Competence in GD&T and proficient in undertaking and documenting tolerance analysis., • Strong knowledge of materials and their properties, particularly polymers and metals, • Proficiency in CAD (essential), ideally SolidWorks Desirable • Experience or exposure to optics or opto-mechanical engineering, including alignment considerations, optical component mounting, or light-path constraints, • Practical experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or the ability to perform hand calculations, • Ability to translate product requirements into clear, complete engineering specifications, • A flair for rapid concept generation and ideation, • Experience taking designs into pilot production and optimising them for scalable manufacture, • Knowledge of, and ability to work to, ISO 13485 (medical device compliance), including documentation, standards adherence, and design-for-risk-management

About Quantum Solutions Quantum Solutions is a UK-based company pioneering quantum-dot shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging systems that extend vision beyond the visible spectrum. Through full vertical integration from quantum-dot materials to UAV payloads and data analytics platforms, the company makes advanced spectral imaging practical and accessible. Its Q.Fly family of drone-based sensing systems delivers new insights across energy, environmental, and industrial inspection. Q.Fly Solar is Quantum Solutions’ end-to-end drone-based Electroluminescence (EL) inspection system for utility and commercial photovoltaic assets. EL reveals electrical defects inside PV modules that are invisible to thermal or visual inspection, enabling earlier intervention and more confident decisions across the solar asset lifecycle. Q.Fly Water is Quantum Solutions’ drone-based water and moisture mapping system for agricultural and land management applications. It enables high-resolution, on-demand assessment of water distribution and moisture conditions across farms and fields, supporting more informed decisions around irrigation, efficiency, and resource management. Position summary The Business Development Manager will be responsible for winning new business and developing key customer accounts for our drone-based inspection services, with a focus on solar PV farms and water saturation or water infrastructure inspection services. This is a new-business–focused role, suited to someone who enjoys opening doors, building trusted relationships, and converting technical services into long-term commercial agreements. What you’ll do • Identify, target, and secure new customers for drone-based inspection services in the solar and water sectors., • Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities from initial engagement through to piloting and to contract close., • Lead sales meetings, presentations, site visits, and service demonstrations., • Develop commercial proposals, pricing, and contracts in collaboration with internal teams., • Refine offerings USPs, bring new customer accounts into the business and grow them over time., • Build long-term relationships with asset owners, operators, utilities, EPCs, and O&M providers., • Identify opportunities for repeat work, framework agreements, and multi-site contracts., • Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Inspection teams to ensure accurate scoping and high-quality delivery., • Support revenue forecasting, pipeline reporting, and commercial planning. What you’ll bring • Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management for drone-based inspection services in the UK., • Strong track record of winning new business and bringing in customer accounts within this industry., • Familiarity with drone operations, aerial inspection, imaging, or data-led services., • Experience working in an SME or growing business environment., • Understanding of inspection, monitoring, or compliance-driven services., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills., • Comfortable working autonomously and managing your own pipeline., • Willingness to travel within the UK or internationally as required. Preferred Skills • Experience selling into solar PV farm owners/operators, O&M providers, utilities or agricultural industries Why Join Quantum Solutions? We are a lean, growing business where each individual member is valued for what they bring and who they are. Joining Quantum Solutions allows you to truly own and shape your role; as it is brand new to us! Our people are important to us, and we recruit carefully, so you will be in good company of equally motivated, engaged individuals working to expand and develop our World Class business. You’ll also receive the following: • Competitive salary, • Annual performance bonus, • Pension scheme for long-term financial security., • Health insurance covering medical and dental plans., • Equity stock options, offering a stake in the company's success., • 21 business days + UK bank holidays. At Quantum Solutions, we offer a dynamic, research-driven work environment with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work with cutting-edge imaging technologies.

Build Supervisor | Engineering & Manufacturing An established engineering organisation is seeking a hands‑on Build Supervisor to lead the assembly and wiring of complex special‑purpose machinery involving mechanical, electrical, and laser technologies. Location: Oxford Full-time | Permanent What You’ll Do • Lead and supervise daily build operations to meet quality and delivery targets., • Wire and mechanically assemble bespoke machinery using schematics and 3D CAD models., • Install pneumatic/electrical routing and conduct electrical testing., • Coordinate materials, resources, and build documentation., • Mentor and support build technicians while driving continuous improvement., • Work cross‑functionally to resolve build‑related challenges., • Occasional international travel for machine installation and support. What You’ll Bring • HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification)., • Strong leadership skills, with supervisory experience desirable., • Significant experience in panel wiring and mechanical assembly., • Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical technical drawings., • Excellent organisation, problem‑solving, and communication skills. If you’re an experienced build professional ready to lead a skilled team and contribute to innovative engineering projects, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

An exciting opportunity for recent Science graduates looking to break into the world of medical sales with a cutting-edge healthcare organisation that leads the eye care market. This role is ideal for ambitious individuals at the start of their commercial career, offering the chance to develop strong customer-facing and sales skills within a highly respected and innovative environment. As a Graduate Medical Sales Representative, you will join a forward-thinking sales team and build service-led relationships with key customers, primarily opticians, with some pharmacy engagement, to drive awareness and usage of the company’s products. This is a full-time, permanent, field-based position covering Oxford, giving broad exposure to healthcare customers and a strong foundation for long-term career development in medical sales. What’s on offer? Competitive Package: Basic salary of £30,000 DOE plus exceptional benefits including car/car allowance, bonus, pension, private healthcare and more! Nurturing Environment: Gain invaluable training and support as you take your first step towards success. Pathways To Grow: Join our client, a renowned global leader in the Eye Care market, and unlock countless opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. Explore a multitude of avenues for professional development and progression within a dynamic organisation! Ideal Requirements for the Graduate Medical Sales Representative • Full UK driving licence is essential., • Recent graduate, with a degree in a scientific field., • Strong sales experience in a customer-facing role., • Demonstrated research into the medical sales industry., • Shadowing experience of a Medical Sales Representative is advantageous., • Eagerness and passionate about entering the medical sales industry. Role Responsibilities for the Graduate Medical Sales Representative • Effectively position the product portfolio for the customers from both a clinical and commercial perspective., • Conduct sales calls with customers in Opticians., • Focus all activities and promotional spend on target customers., • Use promotional materials in an appropriate fashion to support the selling messages as set out in marketing plans., • Use strong commercial acumen to identify and develop opportunities within key accounts., • Apply a range of influencing, persuading and negotiation techniques to secure and maintain the account. Recruitment Process: 2 stage interview process. Interested? Click 'apply' or contact Andy Boyd on 0133 457 0777 for more details! Get to know your recruiter, Andy, on our website: Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors. Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Are you the next Head of Systems Engineering to drive forward our next-generation laser processing platform? A spinout from the University of Oxford, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and experience in adaptive optics that enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across many scientific and industrial areas. Our technological capabilities and intellectual property in adaptive optics have been accelerated forward and are now engaged with world class companies with a view to deploying Opsydia’s systems in their next generation products. With strong support from investors and the market, Opsydia has been pursuing new applications in areas ranging from co-packaged optical-semiconductor devices, datacoms, quantum to sensing devices. If you’re seeking to join an industry leading innovator, we’d love to hear from you. THE ROLE As the Head of Systems Engineering, you will own the systems architecture and integration across hardware, optics, and controls specifically in ultra-fast laser photonics and control systems, while building a high performing team and establishing best practices in product development & manufacturability. Initial scope includes scaling and enhancing our system platform, developing new system variants for emerging applications, and working closely with global customers to understand their unique requirements and translate them into robust, high‑performing, market‑ready products. This role will suit an experienced leader who applies rigorous systems engineering practices, has successfully led high‑performing technical teams, and brings hands‑on expertise with ultrafast laser technologies. It’s ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑moving, and innovative environment and enjoys shaping architecture, guiding multidisciplinary engineering efforts, and delivering technically ambitious products with clarity, structure and purpose. Key Responsibilities • Leadership & Team Management, • Build, lead, and develop a high performing Systems Engineering team., • Establish operating rhythms: daily standups, technical/design reviews; foster accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence., • Manage capacity and prioritisation across programs; resource allocation between advanced NPD and sustaining engineering., • Technical Ownership & Architecture, • Own end to end systems architecture with deep involvement in ultra-fast laser photonics (laser sources, beam delivery, optical subsystems) and control systems (precision motion, feedback control, embedded/real time)., • Translate customer/product requirements into system level specifications., • Drive data‑driven design evaluations to ensure the product architecture achieves optimal performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability., • Product Development, NPI & Lifecycle, • Lead the evolution of early concepts into fully integrated, production ready systems, coordinating mechanical, optical, electrical and firmware teams., • Establish a robust NPI pathway from research to production, enabling consistent builds, clear test protocols, and long-term serviceability., • Oversee disciplined change control, ensuring product updates are properly assessed, documented, and implemented across engineering and manufacturing systems., • Systematically improve product robustness and manufacturing efficiency by identifying quality gaps, reducing complexity, and implementing scalable, lean processes., • Ultrafast Laser Expertise, • Lead application and optimisation of femtosecond laser systems for direct laser writing and photonic integrated circuits., • Collaborate with laser suppliers to define specifications, validate performance, and optimise system integration, ensuring components meet application requirements., • Guide process improvements in laser marking & control solutions, validating laser measurement and alignment methods., • Manufacturing, Quality, Safety & Compliance, • Define test strategies, acceptance criteria, reliability growth plans, and risk management., • Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., laser safety, EMC, functional safety as applicable); partner with Quality/Regulatory for certifications and approvals., • Appointed Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and develop ownerships of internal laser safety policy, team training, and lab compliance., • Cross Functional & External Collaboration, • Act as the systems lead across R&D, Optical Engineering, Software/Controls, Manufacturing, Quality/Regulatory, Field Service, and to inform Business Development., • Liaise with academic founders, R&D, suppliers, and customers; lead proof of concept trials and demos to validate feasibility and accelerate adoption., • Intellectual Property & Innovation, • Manage the patent portfolio and identify opportunities for new filings; draft inputs, liaise with IP counsel; report strategy/status to senior leadership and board. You take full ownership of complex system delivery, provide clear technical direction, and lead multidisciplinary teams with accountability, structure, and confidence. You will be able to demonstrate: • Leadership experience developing and guiding high‑performing engineering teams., • End‑to‑end ownership across system architecture, integration, and V&V for advanced optical, laser, and motion‑control systems., • Technical depth in ultrafast lasers, precision optics, motion systems, and control architectures., • A proactive, solutions‑driven mindset, anticipating issues and driving timely resolution., • Strong organisational and communication skills, enabling alignment across cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders., • Stakeholder agility, able to communicate complex technical risks and opportunities to founders, investors, commercial teams, and strategic partners. You might also have: • Bias for experimentation and rapid validation The role is advertised as full-time. We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working where appropriate but, as a hardware company, we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable, so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when required. As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS standard. Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Salary range: £70,000-£75,000 per annum, dependent on experience Benefits • Hybrid & flexible working arrangements, • Share option scheme, • Annual bonus scheme, • Private Medical Insurance, • Group Income Protection and Life Assurance, • Enhanced family leave, • Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available, • 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities, • Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description ABOUT OPSYDIA Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at opsydia.com The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop and a minibus service between the park and Oxford. Your data will be held in line with our recruitment privacy policy. \n#J-18808-Ljbffr

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