Singer UK – Head of Electrical Engineering
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Reports to: Vice President of Engineering
Member of: Engineering
Location: Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire, NN11 3UB
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, this role will be accountable to the Chief Engineer for the design and development of the Electrical, Electronic and Software content for all Singer vehicle programmes. It will provide ownership of major vehicle system design and delivery ensuring all projects in the operating plan are delivered on time, on budget and to specification. The role will contribute to the creation and implementation of best‑practice engineering processes, vision, strategy, policies and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
Main Responsibilities
* Own the specification, design, development and validation testing of vehicle Electrical and Electronic content providing technical direction, sourcing strategy, DFA and DFM.
* Define and implement the electrical systems strategy aligned with corporate and product goals.
* Develop and manage the outsourcing strategy to partners, balancing internal headcount and ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
* Work with Supply Chain Management to ensure delivery of components and systems on schedule for all phases of prototype, pilot, pre‑production and production build.
* Prepare and present material to support external and internal project status reviews.
* Oversee all department project engineering to guarantee vehicle systems are delivered on time, on budget and to specification. Seek to drive continuous improvement in technology, engineering and delivery.
* Identify and implement best‑practice engineering processes, improving robustness in our engineering integrity.
* Lead a team of highly qualified and experienced individuals.
* Lead the team responsible for specific vehicle programme requirements including:
o System Specification DFMEA, DVP, Vehicle / System level test specs
o System budgets & expenditure including supporting setting system budgets
o System timing & delivery including design, release (ETRS), development and validation plans
o System planning & allocation
o System BOM management & tracking
o Robust issue resolution
* With the Programme Management team, own delivery for all projects in line with SCDP (Singer Creative Development Plan) and ensure the cascaded KPIs are on track.
* Provide authority on the EBOM to all stakeholders, ensuring project delivery is on time and to budget.
* Work with the Supply Chain and Manufacturing departments to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* High level of technical knowledge & experience of vehicle Electrical and Electronic component & system design, test & production delivery processes.
* Deep understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262), EMC/EMI compliance and system validation processes.
* PC literate and a competent user of MS Office products.
* Experience in OEM and/or Engineering Services.
* Experience with high‑value, niche vehicle (low‑volume) programmes.
* 5 years of experience in automotive electrical/electronics engineering, including leadership roles.
Personal Specification
* Great attention to detail.
* Energetic, proactive, calm under pressure, personable and mature.
* Reliable and punctual.
* Strong team‑worker – able to thrive in a small, closely‑knit team.
* Flexibility – prepared to work longer hours when occasionally required.
* Familiar with and compliant with the company’s health and safety standards.
* Ability to report on any issues relating to health and safety.
* Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
* Support other departments when required.
* Demonstrable leadership behaviours including leading by example, negotiating, influencing stakeholders, coaching and mentoring.
* Takes ownership for team cohesion and team development.
* Excellent management and people‑management skills.
* Ability to manage a variety of cross‑functional team members.
* Commercially aware.
Qualifications and Training
* Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree or relevant experience.
* Formal management qualifications advantageous.
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