Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer Up to £63,000 7.5% bonus excellent benefits Bristol Monday to Friday

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- early finish on Fridays at 1pm Hybrid working Outsource UK are recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join a high-performing engineering environment supporting the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor equipment.

The Role As Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading, empowering and motivating a team of Electrical Engineers involved in the design and development of complex product systems and sub-systems.

You will ensure engineering deliverables meet requirements, safety standards, regulatory directives, and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities Lead electrical engineering activity across product and system development programmes Work at the core of engineering and product development teams, using engineering tools and structured methods to deliver solutions from ambiguous requirements Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define work packages, clarify deliverables, and resolve engineering issues by identifying the most effective technical solution Take accountability for technical elements of product system/subsystem design, including risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation where required Drive modularity and standardisation to maximise reuse and efficiency across engineering programmes Own safety and type testing activities for assigned systems/subsystems, ensuring compliance through verification and validation Review and approve technical reports and documentation generated by the engineering team Mentor and coach engineers across all experience levels, supporting their professional development towards leadership roles Requirements Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (Bachelors minimum; Masters desirable) or equivalent practical experience Significant experience in electrical engineering product design and development within a relevant engineering sector Proven experience coordinating projects, applying governance methods, and leading engineering teams Strong experience working in regulated, compliance-driven environments Solid understanding of product safety and compliance standards including: Low Voltage Directive (EN/UL61010, EN60204) EMC Directive (EN61326-1) Functional Safety (SIL ratings, EN 61508, EN 13849, EN 61511) Safety review methods (HAZOP, FMEA) Semiconductor standards (SEMI S2, SEMI S10, EN 12100) Apply Now If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to step into a leadership role in a cutting-edge engineering environment, we'd like to hear from you.

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