Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist

Summary of Role

Accountable for the delivery of engineering activities contributing to successful project delivery.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering and Innovation.

Job Responsibilities

• Ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within a project setting.
• Supervision and motivation of teams of engineers (including external resources) within a project setting, including the verification of deliverables in line with client expectations, legal requirements and industry standards.
• Mentoring of apprentices, trainees, juniors and graduate engineers.
• Collaboration with Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change.
• Participation in the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and practices with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc.
• Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g. PLC / HMI / SCADA / Robot / Drives / BMS / etc.
• Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Ownership of the Technical Construction File.
• Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years in a similar role.
• Excellent understanding of electrical control systems.

Personal Qualities

• Being a great team player as well as the ability to work off own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written.
• Confident and pro-active with an organised approach to work.
• Situational adaptability.
• Good problem solver.
• Hands on attitude.
• Enthusiastic and able to be relied upon.

Remuneration Package

• Competitive salary.
• Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays).
• Bonus scheme.
• BUPA Medical plan.
• Car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Flexible working.
• Programme of personal development & training.
• Free car parking.
• EV charge points on-site.
• Social & wellbeing activity programme.
• Bike 2 work scheme.
• Available on some positions.

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Job: Engineering

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