Lead Electrical Engineer reports to Engineering Manager. Leads, empowers, and motivates a growing team of Electrical Engineers in semiconductor equipment manufacturing. Oversees projects from concept through to customer commissioning and field trials, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgets, and compliance with specifications.
Main Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to deliver cost-effective products that meet all requirements and standards.
* Influence engineering teams to clarify work packages and deliverables while resolving engineering challenges effectively.
* Take accountability for technical elements of system or subsystem design, identifying risks and implementing control and mitigation strategies.
* Ensure modularity and standardization to maximize the reuse of engineering efforts.
* Oversee safety and type testing for your systems, validating compliance and approving relevant reports.
* Mentor and coach Electrical Engineers, fostering their development into future leaders.
* Advocate for the adoption of best practices and new technologies across projects to enhance engineering delivery.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (essential); Master's degree or equivalent experience is desirable.
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards it (desirable).
* Significant experience in product design and electrical engineering within a relevant industry (essential).
* Proven leadership experience managing teams of 10 or more in a project-based environment (essential).
* Strong influencing and negotiation skills at multiple organizational levels (essential).
* Demonstrated ability to take ownership and guide teams towards successful outcomes (essential).
* High integrity and accountability with a results-driven mindset (essential).
We Offer:
* Flexible working arrangements
* 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)
* Bonus potential of up to 7.5% of annual salary
* Pension plan with up to 8% company contribution
* Life Assurance (4x basic salary)
* Cash health plan
* Fitness app with streaming classes & discounted gym memberships
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Program
* Private express room for new mothers
* Recognition and Reward program
* Career development opportunities
* Support for formal qualifications
* Free parking and subsidized canteen
* Charity and volunteering days
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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