LEAD SYSTEMS ENGINEER

We are recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to join an innovative, efficient and sustainable motor technology business in the Norfolk area : 

JOB TITLE 

Lead Systems Engineer

LOCATION

Norfolk

ROLE PURPOSE

The lead system engineer is an integral member of the Engineering Team. The lead system engineer will be overlooking a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the successful system of products into existing customer vehicles & equipment. The lead system engineer will have a focus towards demonstrating the performance advantages to customers or potential customers and will drive a highly skilled team to deliver projects on time and within budget. They will support the CTO and VP of Engineering to deliver the businesses engineering requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop & lead a highly skilled team of engineers to achieve product system of product into customer systems, ensuring safety and compliance are maintained throughout.

• Assist with programme and project management plans for internal and customer facing projects

• Take responsibility for the technical specifications, requirements and delivery of vehicle and system development for Client projects

• Take ownership of programme and project engineering delivery, on time, to quality and to cost.

• Recruit, mentor, and coach a team of system engineers, focusing on professional development and retainment of high performing employees.

• Ensure compliance with all UK and international laws and regulatory requirements

• Build and maintain excellent relations with key customers, prospects, suppliers, and other external stakeholders

• Drive Continuous Improvements throughout the business

• Travel internationally where required to support customer projects and system of systems

• Ensuring that the system team are working in accordance with business processes, policies, and procedures. Improving processes so that team are working efficient and effective

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstratable experience of delivery on time, to cost and to quality.

• Proven experience of people management with direct line management and matrix operated structure

• A strong track record of driving technical decisions, fast-paced development, and customer satisfaction goals within a business.

• Has prior experience of off-road mobile vehicle system and working in a multidisciplinary environment (or drive train/electric motors experience)

• Can show deep understanding of CAN protocol, demonstrating prior experience of working on systems with CAN and debugging of said systems. (Or evidence of leading a team to achieve this within a business)

• Previous experience of system wiring system to relevant standards and engineering best practices, appreciation for EMC compliance.

• Strong mechanical background with appreciation for safety and compliance.

• Working on hybrid vehicles and conversion of systems from Petrol/Diesel to Electric.

• Experience in managing multiple live projects of varying complexity at a given time.

• Must have experience as part of a leadership team.

• Relevant Degree or higher in an Engineering Qualification

• Chartered Engineering Status (preferable)

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Can do approach to solving challenges

• Process driven with the ability to enhance, improve and develop processes as the business grows and looks to continuously improve

• Exceptional attention to detail and capable of maintaining high standards even under pressure, produces accurate results

• Passionate and driven to deliver value to the business

• Technically strong with a commercial mindset

• Problem solving and resourceful – focuses on cause, not symptom, proactive approach and can identify best use of resources to deliver value

• Accountable – takes responsibility for outputs and actions

• Constructively challenge – able to positively challenge the status quo to realise benefit

• Good knowledge of electric drive systems, harness development, CAN control and Battery Management Systems

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Change management, influencing and negotiation.

• Planning, organisation, and time management skills

• Project management

• People management

• IT skills including email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MRP software.

• Positive about change and continuous improvement

• Excellent Attention to detail and making sure all tasks are finished.

• Evidence based, analytical decision making and problem solving.

• Ability to work well in a team and able to use own initiative when required.

• Ability to drive with a full driving licence and own vehicle insured for business use.

• Ability to work overseas if appropriate.

• Keen to learn and develop.

• Ability to learn new things quickly.

• Empathy with the mission, vision, values, and ethos of the company.

• Resilience: ability to cope under pressure.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time to time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

Reference ID: 643998