Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer required to support design solutions at a leading manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Integral to the manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. This company is based in Clevedon, BS21 - Ideally situated by M5 junction 21, an easy commute for anyone living in Bridgwater, Cheddar, Bristol or Newport. £50,000 - £59,000 per annum 37.5hrs per week Monday to Friday 25 days holiday per year + bank holiday Excellent employee benefits program, including Flexible working Bonus up to 7.5% of annual salary Cash health plan Pension with a company contribution of up to 8% Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary Fitness App with streamable classes & discounted membership with some gyms Thriving Wellbeing Program (supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectiveness and sense of purpose, including clubs such as cycling, caving, football, STEM network plus a multitude of various events.) Wellbeing prayer room Private express room available for new mothers Training, Learning and Development throughout Free Parking & bike storage area About the job Lead a high-performing team to deliver product requirements Support the NPI manager to ensure the team have the correct knowledge and identify training needs Work together with the project leader in development of project plans to meet project deliverables Ensure Control and Coordination of the engineering design to meet specifications, ensuring cost-effective solutions that meet the prime cost & product requirements. Promote the use of new technologies and work with R&D teams Lead the system design intent, approve designs, calculations, and test specification. Engineering risk identification, control and mitigation, escalate and to agree appropriate higher-level mitigation Make engineering decision selecting the best solution to engineering problems Develop relationships with internal and external customers / suppliers The right candidate A good Engineering/Scientific degree Significant experience in the process of product development in a high technology environment, including leading engineering activities Detailed knowledge of engineering principles and standards relative to the role Experience of project coordination and management of teams - including leadership skills, high levels of energy with team engagement. Knowledge of process improvement Technical/commercial awareness to balance potentially conflicting commercial and technical drivers. To find out more, please apply online or call Pertemps Bristol Industrial, (phone number removed), and speak with James Guyatt