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Job Title: Lead Engineer
Location: Telford
Salary: £75,000
Contract: Fulltime, Permanent
Benefits:
- Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
- Bonus Scheme
- BUPA Medical Plan
- Car Allowance
- Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working Opportunities
- Personal Development & Training Programmes
- On-Site Free Parking & EV Charge Points
- Social & Wellbeing Activity Programme
- Bike-to-Work Scheme
Are you an experienced Lead Engineering professional with a passion for leading projects and driving innovation? We’re looking for a dedicated Lead Engineer to take ownership of engineering activities, ensuring successful delivery while leading a team of talented engineers.
Key Responsibilities of the Lead Engineer:
- Lead and manage the Functional Safety lifecycle within project settings.
- Supervise and motivate engineering teams (including external resources) to ensure deliverables meet client expectations, legal requirements, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure quality delivery on time and within budget, while identifying and mitigating risks.
- Participate in the development of internal standards and practices through the Engineering Management Working Group.
- Mentor and support apprentices, trainees, juniors, and graduate engineers.
- Design and develop electrical/control concepts including:
- Functional Design Specifications
- Safety Requirements Specifications
- Network Topologies
- Device Layouts
- Cause & Effect Matrices, and more.
- Oversee software design and production, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, and drive systems.
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualifications:
- BEng/BSE/Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (minimum).
- Experience in a similar role.
- Skills & Experience:
- Strong understanding of electrical control systems.
- Hands-on experience in software design and functional safety processes.
- Proven ability to mentor and lead teams effectively.
- Personal Attributes:
- Excellent team player with a proactive approach.
- Strong problem-solving skills and situational adaptability.
- Confident communicator with excellent organizational skills.
- Enthusiastic, hands-on, and dependable.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re an experienced Lead Engineer eager to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you! Please click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions call Kirk at MDE UK, Bristol.
