Lead Electrical Engineer — NPI & Product Lifecycle

Mane Contract Services; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Stoke-on-Trent to lead major engineering projects across the product portfolio. The role covers concept development, NPI, manufacturing transitions and ongoing product support.

You will coordinate activities, manage costs and schedules, ensure technical specifications and quality standards are met, and work with R&D, product management and manufacturing teams to implement new technologies and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualifications and experience in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience managing or leading complex engineering projects.
• Knowledge of new product introduction and product lifecycle management.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including R&D, product management and manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of design reviews, technical specifications, testing and product validation.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules and technical deliverables.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, configuration management and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee engineering project activities across multiple product lines.
• Lead new product introduction programmes, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain project plans, technical specifications, product requirements and test documentation.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure technical compliance and completeness.
• Collaborate with research and development teams to introduce new technologies and improve engineering methods.
• Work with product management to develop product goals, roadmaps and technical strategies.
• Monitor market and technology trends to identify opportunities and minimise project risks.
• Oversee the transition of new products from design into manufacturing.
• Ensure manufacturing requirements are considered throughout the design process.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, reliability, maintainability and safety.
• Ensure Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation are accurate and complete before product launch.
• Review product manuals and manufacturing work instructions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet customer commitments, contractual requirements and project deadlines.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle, including ongoing product support and end-of-life activities.
• Support bids and proposals, including concept development, technical responses and cost estimates.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and more cost-effective engineering processes.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Technical leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Mane Contract Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Stoke-on-Trent to lead major engineering projects across the product portfolio. The role covers concept development, NPI, manufacturing transitions and ongoing product support.

You will coordinate activities, manage costs and schedules, ensure technical specifications and quality standards are met, and work with R&D, product management and manufacturing teams to implement new technologies and improve processes.