Lead Systems Engineer

Prime Appointments; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stowmarket seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to oversee the Systems Team within the Engineering Department. In this role, you will design and implement electrical, hydraulic, and control systems. Ideal candidates will have a solid engineering background, leadership skills, and passion for innovation. The position offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, including 23 days holiday and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

23 days starting holiday (plus bank holidays)

Company bonus scheme

Employee Engagement Award Programme

40% discount on company clothing

Enhanced family leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Award Scheme

Salary sacrifice EV car leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in a technical environment.
• Experience integrating new technologies such as electrification and automation.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Systems Team, providing technical guidance and mentoring.
• Designing and developing new product systems (electrical, hydraulic, and control).
• Producing technical specifications, drawings, BOMs, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Strong background in Electrical, Control, or Systems Engineering

Skilled in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar)

Experience in PLC software development (including CANbus)

Knowledge of ISO 13849-compliant control systems

Solid understanding of hydraulics, electrics, electronics, and programming

Experience with product development and DFM

IT literate (Excel, Word, CAD, ERP systems)

Valid UK driving license

Education

HNC/HND (or higher) in an engineering discipline

Tools

3D CAD Software

PLC Software

Job description

Role: Lead Systems Engineer
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk
Pay: Competitive salary (DOE)
Hours: 8:30am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to head up the Systems Team within the Engineering Department, overseeing the design, development, and implementation of electrical, hydraulic, and control systems across a market-leading product range.

This role is a great opportunity for a hands-on engineer with proven leadership skills who wants to shape strategy, drive innovation, and mentor a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Systems Team, providing technical guidance and mentoring.
• Shaping and delivering the systems engineering strategy, aligning with company goals.
• Designing and developing new product systems (electrical, hydraulic, and control).
• Producing technical specifications, drawings, BOMs, and compliance documentation.
• Supporting prototype builds, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with CE/UKCA and ISO 13849 standards.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Identifying and integrating new technologies such as electrification and automation.

Skills & Experience (Qualifications)

• Strong background in Electrical, Control, or Systems Engineering.
• Skilled in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar).
• Experience in PLC software development (including CANbus).
• Knowledge of ISO 13849-compliant control systems.
• Solid understanding of hydraulics, electrics, electronics, and programming.
• Experience with product development and DFM in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• IT literate (Excel, Word, CAD, ERP systems).
• HNC/HND (or higher) in an engineering discipline.
• Valid UK driving license.

Desirable

• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience with hybrid or fully electric system design and integration.
• Degree level qualification in relevant engineering disciplines
• Knowledge of sustainability and electrification trends

Benefits

• 23 days starting holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Company bonus scheme
• Employee Engagement Award Programme
• 40% discount on company clothing
• Enhanced family leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (includes virtual GP)
• Long Service Award Scheme
• Salary sacrifice EV car leasing scheme

If you\'re a technically strong engineer with leadership ability and a passion for innovation, we\'d love to hear from you. Please contact Carl at Prime Appointments for more information.

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