Lead Hardware Engineer

Lead Hardware Engineer - Electric Drive SystemsLocation: East of England, UKPosition: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive/Negotiable depending on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)Working Pattern: 3-4 days onsite About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Hardware Engineer to head up the design and delivery of electronic hardware for advanced electric drive systems. Working within an agile, medium-sized engineering team, you will take full technical ownership of hardware development from early concept right through to final production release.This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who understands what it takes to design robust, high-voltage systems tailored for high-volume automotive production. You will focus on creating scalable designs while keeping a keen eye on manufacturability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and support a dedicated team of hardware engineers, organising day-to-day tasks to meet project milestones.Lead the development of power electronics and high-voltage (600V) systems, including 3-phase motor drive inverters, bi-directional DC-DC converters, control electronics, and AC mains battery chargers.Drive best practices for Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Cost (DFC) to ensure smooth, high-volume production.Collaborate closely with Project Managers to plan hardware activities, evaluate technical risks, and manage budgets.Oversee Failure Mode and ..... full job details .....