At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers, mentor talent, and tackle complex engineering challenges.
- Company: Specialist engineering organisation in the defence and advanced engineering sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and make a real impact in innovative engineering.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years' experience required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step into a technical leadership role? We’re working with a specialist engineering organisation operating within the defence and advanced engineering sector, supporting the development of highly technical products and systems. They’re looking for an Electrical Lead Engineer to join their engineering team and provide technical leadership across a team of engineers and technicians.
The Opportunity
You’ll lead a team of engineers and technicians, providing technical direction, mentoring and support while remaining involved in the design and development of new products. You’ll work closely with other engineering disciplines, project teams, customers and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining technical delivery, problem solving and people leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and direction
- Mentor and develop engineers and technicians
- Support design and development activities
- Manage workloads and technical requirements
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Liaise with customers and suppliers
- Support testing and product qualification
- Ensure engineering processes and quality standards are followed
- Drive continuous improvement
- Resolve complex technical challenges
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 5 years' engineering experience
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and processes
- Experience mentoring or guiding engineers
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with customers and suppliers
- Strong 3D modelling and simulation skills
- Knowledge of relevant engineering standards
- Good time-management skills
- Flexible approach and willingness to learn new engineering techniques
Desirable
- Autodesk Inventor
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Altium
- Previous engineering leadership experience
- Environmental, shock and vibration testing
- Systems engineering and the engineering V-model
- Defence and/or aerospace experience
- ISO9001 / AS9100
Security Requirements
Applicants must be: British Citizen, SC Cleared or able to obtain security clearance. Please be aware that security and export-control restrictions may apply. Factors including nationality, previous nationalities and place of birth may affect eligibility for certain roles or projects.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you can lead technically, develop people and work on complex engineering projects, this could be a great next step. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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