Lead Systems Engineer (Electrical Test) | 12-Month Contract
Are you a Senior or Lead Test Engineer with a strong background in High Voltage (HV) manufacturing environments? Do you excel at leading technical infrastructure, managing electrical safety, and driving New Product Introduction (NPI)?
We are partnering with a global leader in energy transition and engineering infrastructure to find a Lead Systems Engineer (Electrical Test) for a critical 12-month project based in Stafford.
Key Details:
- Position: Lead Systems Engineer (Electrical Test)
- Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35)
- Contract Length: 12 Months (Fixed Term: Jul 6, 2026 – Jul 5, 2027)
- Location: Stafford (On-site)
The Role:
In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Test Manager to deliver, scale, and improve the capability and capacity of cutting-edge test facilities for HVDC manufacturing. You will act as the technical authority for manufacturing test infrastructure, ensuring the highest standards of safety, facility bring-up, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership: Act as the technical authority and escalation point for day-to-day manufacturing test infrastructure and equipment breakdowns.
- Infrastructure & NPI: Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) for test facilities, including requirements capture, machinery procurement, and updating test sequences.
- Safety & Compliance: Serve as the custodian of safety within the test cells, utilizing risk assessments, FMEA, SSoW, and LOTO processes.
- Supplier Management: Manage third-party suppliers and contractors for facility build, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Mentorship: Train and support junior colleagues, test technicians, and operators, establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
What You’ll Bring:
Essential:
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test facility design and implementation.
- A degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Strong expertise in electrical safety within high-voltage environments (LOTO, SSoW, FMEA, Risk Assessments).
- Demonstrated experience in structured root cause analysis (Fishbone, 5 Whys, ABA testing).
- Deep understanding of Lean principles (Kaizen, 5S, DMAIC).
- High proficiency with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power analysers).
Desirable (A Major Plus):
- 2+ years of experience with automated test equipment implementation (NI LabVIEW & TestStand).
- Strong knowledge of power electronics, product manufacturing, and HVDC testing.
- Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) activities within a lean manufacturing environment.
Intrigued?
If you are a proactive, self-motivated engineer looking to make a massive impact on a flagship infrastructure facility, we want to hear from you.
Apply directly today or send over an updated CV to discuss this opportunity further!
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