Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist

MDE Consultants

Malinslee, TF4 3GL, United Kingdom

2 months ago

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

This is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to lead, influence, mentor, and innovate.

As our Lead Engineer, 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

* Supervising and motivating teams 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

* Collaborating with Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change

* Participating in 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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