Lead Project Engineer

MPP Global; Toome; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MPP Global is seeking a Lead Product Engineer to join our established team at Tedd Engineering in Northern Ireland. In this dynamic role, you will act as the single technical owner throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with our customers to ensure their needs are understood and met, from initial concept through to delivery and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine control system design and be comfortable engaging with customers in a technical capacity. This position promises a rewarding experience in an innovative environment, contributing to cutting-edge electronic control systems.

Qualifications

• Strong background in machine control system design.
• Experience through product lifecycle stages from design to field use.
• Ability to work directly with customers in a technical capacity.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers during development.
• Translate customer requirements into clear inputs for engineering teams.
• Monitor product performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Machine control system design

Strong problem-solving

Technical customer interaction

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Product Engineer to join our established team at Tedd Engineering. With over 30 years of experience in providing cutting-edge electronic control systems for heavy machinery, we have built an unrivaled reputation in the industry. Our innovative systems are trusted by leading brands, making this role both dynamic and rewarding.
The Lead Product Engineer will act as the single technical owner across Tedd Engineering’s product portfolio, working closely with customers from initial concept through to delivery, field use, and eventual product lifecycle retirement.
The role ensures customer requirements are effectively translated into robust, manufacturable products, while maintaining continuity of ownership and accountability throughout the product lifecycle.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Specific Accountabilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers during new and existing product development
• Work with customers to understand requirements, applications, and constraints
• Guide customers through the development process, ensuring clarity and alignment
• Take ownership of products across the full lifecycle
• Maintain continuity of knowledge and decision-making
• Translate customer requirements into clear inputs for electronics and embedded teams
• Work closely with engineering to ensure solutions are practical and aligned to real-world use
• Support design reviews and challenge where necessary
• Lead point of contact for technical issues and drive corrective actions
• Monitor product performance
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability and usability
• Support ingoing product evolution across the product portfolio
• Maintain clear documentation of requirements, decisions, and product changes
• Ensure traceability between customer needs and delivered solutions

Background and Experience

• Strong background in machine control system design
• Experience across product lifecycle stages (design through to field use)
• Ability to work directly with customers in a technical capacity
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Comfortable working across multiple functions and taking ownership

Desirable

• Understanding of AC and DC control systems
• Experience in software development processes
• Exposure to manufacturing environments