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Control's Engineering Team Leader, Tadcaster
Client:
Mpac
Location:
Tadcaster, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
8
Posted:
20.08.2025
Job Description:
Our Mission
At Mpac, we create automation ecosystems that enable manufacturers to evolve and thrive efficiently. Our commitment to excellence is driven by Integrity & Drive, and our Collaborative approach fosters Innovation. We stand on a foundation of industry-leading standards, powered by a diverse team of specialists with deep expertise.
The Position
We are looking for a Controls engineering team leader to become an integral part of our team, delivering top-tier technical support and maintenance solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse industries - including pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices, clean energy, and FMCG - ensuring optimal machine performance through planned and preventative maintenance, onsite training, continuous improvements, and full machine analysis.
Departmental Responsibilities
* Perform line management duties for direct reports, including appraisals, managing holidays, sickness, and overall performance.
* Support design management and senior stakeholders in continuous process improvement activities, contributing to the development and implementation of best practices.
* Ensure that all engineering activities adhere to company standards & procedures, with a focus on engineering standards, documentation completeness, and machinery safety protocols.
Project Responsibilities
* Take ownership of software engineering process due diligence for assigned projects, ensuring the timely delivery of all project milestones.
* Drive project completion with focus on budgets and milestones.
* Review project deliverables for completeness and alignment with project requirements, ensuring they meet quality standards in line with Mpac procedures.
* Liaise with project leads to ensure that the project schedule aligns with deliverables from other functions (specifications for electrical and mechanical engineers).
* Monitor project progress, providing regular updates to the project managers and design management on estimated time to completion, project risks, and resource needs.
* Escalate any project or people issues to the design management to ensure timely intervention and resolution.
* Clear & concise project progress reports, including updates on the ETC, milestone delivery, and resource allocation.
* High-quality project deliverables, in alignment with project scope, schedule, and company standards.
* Adherence to engineering processes and procedures, with active enforcement across the team.
* Timely escalation of risks or issues to the design management ensuring proactive problem resolution.
* Successful management and development of team members, with regular feedback, appraisals, and mentoring sessions.
Knowledge & Experience
* Proven experience leading or managing controls engineering teams within an industrial or automation environment.
* Solid background in software project lifecycle management, including planning, execution, and delivery.
* Strong understanding of engineering principles, standards, and machinery safety protocols.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver software projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
* Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, project management).
* Track record of process adherence and enforcing documentation and quality standards.
* Strong problem solving, risk management, and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced project environment.
* Hands-on experience producing and reviewing technical documentation such as software design specifications, function design specifications, and test documentation.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
* Proficiency in software development for industrial automation or machinery (Programming, HMI design, motion control systems).
* Familiarity with common industrial software platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff & Mitsubishi).
* Understanding of relevant safety and compliance standards (IEC, ISO & CE marking).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team effectively.
* Skilled in creating and maintaining accurate technical documentation to support compliance, traceability, and knowledge sharing across the team.
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