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Lead engineer drive system specialist

Newport (Newport)
MDE Consultants Ltd
Systems specialist
Posted: 21 February
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Job Description

Are you ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects and shape the future of functional safety and control systems? Were looking for a driven, technically exceptional engineering leader who thrives on innovation, accountability, and delivering excellence.

This is more than a role its an opportunity to lead, influence, mentor, and innovate.

As ourLeadEngineer, you will be accountable for delivering engineering activities that directly contribute to successful, high-quality project outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Innovation, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee the full functional safety lifecycle, and ensure engineering excellence from concept through commissioning.

What you'll be doing

* Taking ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within a project setting
* Supervisingand motivatingteams of engineers (including external resources) within a project setting, including the verification of deliverables in line with client expectations, legal requirements and industry standards
* Mentoring of apprentices, trainees, juniors and graduate engineers
* Collaboratingwith Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change
* Participatingin the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and practices with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
* Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc
* Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g. PLC / HMI / SCADA / Robot / Drives / BMS / etc
* Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing
* Taking ownership of the Technical Construction File

Skills & Experience

* Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
* Minimum of 7 years in a similar role
* Excellent understanding of electrical control systems

What's on offer

* Competitive salary
* Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
* Bonus scheme
* BUPA Medical plan
* Car allowance
* Pension scheme
* Life Insurance
* Employee assistance programme
* Flexible working
* Programme of personal development & training
* Free car parking
* EV charge points on-site
* Social & wellbeing activity programme
* Bike 2 work scheme

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