Lead Engineer

Job Title: Lead Engineer Location: Telford 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