Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

Up to £63,000 + 7.5% bonus + excellent benefits

Clevedon

Monday to Friday - 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.