Lead Engineer - Test Camera

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Chelmsford is seeking a Lead Engineer for Test Camera platforms. This role offers the chance to lead innovative projects that contribute to life-saving technologies in medical and aerospace applications. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project delivery aligns with quality standards and timelines. Collaborate with experienced professionals and be part of a transformative journey in advanced technology. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for engineering and project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Occupational health and safety programs

Environmental sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in system design, development, and project delivery lifecycle.
• Broad knowledge across mechanical, thermal, and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of test camera platforms on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver project work packages.

Skills

System design

Project management

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Teledyne e2v in Chelmsford is the largest commercial employer in the City of Chelmsford, employing over 850 people in Essex. The site develops world-leading technology critical for humankind, including vital components for radiotherapy machines and imaging devices used in groundbreaking space missions.

Teledyne e2v is undergoing a significant and positive transformation. We are a growing business, investing heavily in our capabilities and facilities. With approximately 11,000 employees worldwide, our Chelmsford facility is one of the largest within the group, hosting multiple business units and functions.

We are a global leader in specialized components and subsystems for innovative solutions in medical, science, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our products are everywhere—hospitals, aircraft, ships, and even outer space—though you might not see them directly.

Working with us offers the opportunity to develop and gain experience in some of the most advanced technologies in the world. You will work alongside highly experienced engineers, technicians, and scientists.

Our products contribute to saving lives through cancer detection and treatment, mapping our planet and universe, and exploring fundamental physics.

With a long history of innovation, Teledyne e2v remains at the forefront of technology.

What you'll be involved in:

The Lead Engineer – Test Camera role involves leading the planning, execution, and delivery of Space Imaging’s Test Camera platforms, aligned with the project lifecycle.

The test camera platforms are used for operating and testing our current and next-generation imaging sensors.

This role requires a multidisciplinary engineer to oversee various functional engineering teams' contributions to the test camera design and manufacturing, while applying project management skills to deliver work packages.

1. Lead the delivery of our internally designed test camera platforms on time, within budget, and to quality standards, with regular status updates and escalation support as needed.
2. Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams and utilize project management techniques to deliver project work packages.
3. Provide engineering governance throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Manage, maintain, and deliver the Engineering Management Plan for the internal test camera equipment, following lifecycle management principles.
5. Manage project requirements, maintaining the compliance and verification matrix (CVM), ensuring scope clarity and control.
6. Manage technical risks and opportunities related to the test camera project, including mitigation activities.
7. Ensure configuration control for the technical aspects of the test camera.
8. Create detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project and publish into MS Project Server.
9. Manage project budget and procurement of parts.

What we're looking for in you:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Understanding of system design, development, manufacturing, verification, and project delivery lifecycle management.
• Broad knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines, e.g., mechanical, thermal, electrical.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and under pressure.
• Quick learner with adaptability.
• Experience with manufacturing techniques, setting requirements, qualification, verification, and testing.
• Knowledge of test system development and analysis techniques.
• Skills in project risk management and problem solving.

We offer a range of benefits that include:

At Teledyne, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as opportunities to bring our full selves to work and feel respected. We prioritize occupational health, safety, and environmental sustainability, striving to improve continuously. We uphold the highest ethical standards, requiring all employees to comply with applicable laws and regulations, maintaining our reputation for honesty, integrity, and innovation.