stakeholders; assess capability, workload and succession risk; prioritize development and hiring; review practices and establish a clear reporting rhythm. Qualifications and experience Essential : Degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline; significant experience developing complex, high-precision optical, electro-mechanical or scientific instrumentation in an industrial R&D environment … track record from concept through launch and sustaining support within a structured product development framework; strong planning, communication and stakeholder-management skills. Preferred : Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) or equivalent experience; domain knowledge of optical, spectroscopic or thermal-analysis instrumentation; experience with optical-bench design, detectors and sources, precision mechanisms ...