Automation Systems Lead

16 hours ago


Telford, Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom Wentworthjames Full time

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Wentworth James as an Automation Systems Lead, contributing to the successful delivery of automation and control projects. As a Subject Matter Expert in electrical control systems, you will lead a small team of Electrical Engineers and Hardware Design Engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of Electrical Engineers and Hardware Design Engineers to deliver electrical design work packages.
  • Collaborate with Business Development and Applications teams to develop robust estimation norms and provide pre-sale technical support.
  • Work with Project Managers to ensure solid delivery plans are in place for all Electrical Engineering and Hardware Design work packages.
  • Develop and maintain supplier and sub-contractor relationships to ensure availability of high-quality short-term/temporary resources.
  • Create, maintain, and improve internal standards, templates, libraries, methods, and best-practices.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing management and supervision to ensure processes and methodologies are aligned between departments.
  • Recruit, train, and develop the best Electrical Engineering and Hardware Design Engineers to meet growing demands.
  • Monitor team output and audit quality of work to ensure best-in-class and right-first-time.
  • Provide technical direction, innovation, and compliance with customer specifications and legal regulations.

Requirements:

  • BEng in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 7 years in a relevant technical delivery/management role.
  • Subject Matter Expert in electrical control systems.

Personal Qualities:

  • Team player with ability to work independently.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
  • Confident, proactive, and organized approach to work.
  • Situational adaptability.
  • Good problem solver.
  • Hands-on attitude.
  • Enthusiastic and reliable.

Salary:

£76,000 per annum (inclusive of £6,000 car allowance).



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