Lead Diagnostics & Electrical Systems Engineer – Llanelli

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

23 days + Bank Holidays

Salary life insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment has a permanent vacancy for a Lead Diagnostics & Electrical Systems Engineer in Llanelli. You will lead end-to-end diagnostics programmes, defining strategy, development, validation, release and support for electrical, electronic, EV and high-voltage systems.

You will manage customer relationships, drive improvement, and mentor engineering teams, with a strong emphasis on CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, UDS/ODX/OTX/DoIP standards. Competitive salary £40,000–£45,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Engineering leader with diagnostic dev experience in OEM/Tier 1 or retailer environments.
• Expertise in electrical/electronic architectures, diagnostics standards (UDS/ODX/OTX/DoIP) and CAN/CAN FD/LIN/Ethernet.
• Leadership in customer-facing roles, managing projects from concept through release, with supplier and stakeholder duties.
• Experience in electrical fault diagnosis and technical reporting.
• Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer and INCA; familiarity with Six Sigma/DMAIC.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Diagnostics development

Electrical systems

EV & HV systems

Leadership

Customer-facing

Data analysis

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 sickness

Join 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 DMAIC

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.

Job Tenure: Permanent

Salary: £40000 – £45000 per annum

Location: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire