Lead Diagnostics & Electrical Systems Engineer – Full Time – Llanelli

Catering; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days + Bank Holidays

Pension

Life insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Catering is seeking a Lead Diagnostics & Electrical Systems Engineer in Llanelli to lead end-to-end diagnostic programmes, shape strategy, and provide specialist expertise in electrical, electronic, EV and high-voltage systems. You will manage customer relationships and drive project delivery.

You will oversee milestones, coordinate suppliers, and mentor engineering teams while applying Six Sigma and DMAIC methods to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive engineering background with diagnostic development experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic architectures and diagnostics standards (UDS, ODX, OTX).
• Experience leading customer-facing projects and managing suppliers.
• Familiar with CAN, CAN FD, LIN and Ethernet networks.
• Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer and INCA and problem-solving methods such as Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Create end-to-end diagnostics programmes from strategy to release.
• Provide specialist expertise in EV and high-voltage systems.
• Manage customer relationships through the project lifecycle.
• Oversee delivery including scope, timing, cost, risks and suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement and business growth via data analysis and mentoring.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet

Six Sigma

DMAIC

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

INCA

Job description

Lead Diagnostics & Electrical Systems Engineer

Llanelli SA14

£40-45,000

Commutable from Llanelli, Swansea, Carmarthen, Port Talbot, Neath, Bridgend, Gorseinon, Morriston, Llansamlet, Pontarddulais, Cross Hands, Ammanford, Pencoed, Baglan

Benefits

23 Days + Bank Holidays which increase with service
Pension
Salary life insurance
Income protection for long-term sicknessJoin a well-established and growing engineering business where your contribution is valued and your development is encouraged. Benefit from working in a collaborative team environment, with opportunities to enhance your skills, take on new challenges, and contribute to meaningful projects. Enjoy the stability of an established organisation combined with a forward-thinking culture that supports continuous improvement, innovation, and long-term career progression. Be part of a company that recognises dedication, rewards commitment, and invests in the success of its people.

Roles and Responsibilities

Creating
Lead end-to-end diagnostics programmes, covering strategy definition, development, validation, release, maintenance and technical support.
Provide specialist expertise in electrical, electronic, EV and high-voltage systems, performing investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Manage customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle, leading technical workshops, reviews, progress meetings and stakeholder reporting.
Oversee project delivery, including scope, timing, cost, risk management, supplier coordination and achievement of key programme milestones.
Drive continuous improvement and business growth through data analysis, proposal development, opportunity identification, resource planning and mentoring engineering teams.

Requirements

Extensive engineering background with proven experience delivering diagnostic development projects within OEM, Tier 1 or retailer/dealer environments.
Strong technical expertise in electrical and electronic architectures, diagnostics standards (UDS, ODX, OTX, DoIP) and communication networks including CAN, CAN FD, LIN and Ethernet.
Demonstrated leadership in customer-facing roles, managing projects from concept through release, alongside supplier, stakeholder and solution development responsibilities.
Skilled in electrical fault diagnosis, root cause investigation, retailer diagnostic systems, technical reporting.
Additional strengths include practical testing and validation, use of industry tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer and INCA, plus structured problem-solving methodologies including Six Sigma and DMAIC28308/520

INDENM

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Salary: £40000 – £45000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire