Lead Engineer - Telford, Shropshire

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.