Overview
Role: Lead Systems Engineer
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk
Pay: Competitive salary (DOE)
Hours: 8:30am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to head up the Systems Team within the Engineering Department, overseeing the design, development, and implementation of electrical, hydraulic, and control systems across a market-leading product range.
This role is a great opportunity for a hands-on engineer with proven leadership skills who wants to shape strategy, drive innovation, and mentor a growing team.
Responsibilities
Duties include:
* Leading the Systems Team, providing technical guidance and mentoring.
* Shaping and delivering the systems engineering strategy, aligning with company goals.
* Designing and developing new product systems (electrical, hydraulic, and control).
* Producing technical specifications, drawings, BOMs, and compliance documentation.
* Supporting prototype builds, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ensuring compliance with CE/UKCA and ISO 13849 standards.
* Collaborating cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams.
* Identifying and integrating new technologies such as electrification and automation.
Qualifications
Skills & Experience required:
* Strong background in Electrical, Control, or Systems Engineering.
* Skilled in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar).
* Experience in PLC software development (including CANbus).
* Knowledge of ISO 13849-compliant control systems.
* Solid understanding of hydraulics, electrics, electronics, and programming.
* Experience with product development and DFM in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
* IT literate (Excel, Word, CAD, ERP systems).
* HNC/HND (or higher) in an engineering discipline.
* Valid UK driving license.
Desirable
* Supervisory or team leadership experience.
* Experience with hybrid or fully electric system design and integration.
* Degree level qualification in relevant engineering disciplines
* Knowledge of sustainability and electrification trends
Benefits
* 23 days starting holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Company bonus scheme
* Employee Engagement Award Programme
* 40% discount on company clothing
* Enhanced family leave
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (includes virtual GP)
* Long Service Award Scheme
* Salary sacrifice EV car leasing scheme
If you're a technically strong engineer with leadership ability and a passion for innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Carl at Prime Appointments for more information.
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