Lead Concept EngineerGuildford £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Medical + Health Plan + Life Insurance + Holidays This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Concept Engineer to join a globally operating, technology-driven engineering organisation with a strong focus on innovation, ergonomics, and advanced imaging systems.The role sits within a highly creative concept development environment, working at the forefront of optical, digital, and metrology system innovation.In this role you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and validate next-generation system concepts, taking ideas from early research through to functioning proof-of-concept models that inform future product roadmaps.This is a hands-on technical leadership position, ideal for someone who enjoys system-level thinking, prototyping, and early-stage design validation within a well-funded and forward-thinking RandD environment.The Role: Create and develop innovative concepts for next-generation optical, digital, and metrology imaging systems Act as technical lead within concept development activities, driving early-stage system design and validation Plan and build mock-ups and breadboard prototypes to prove system interactions and feasibility Conduct technology and competitor benchmarking to identify innovation opportunities Identify and integrate emerging technologies to enhance future products Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and ..... full job details .....