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

• 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

• 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

• 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.