Lead Systems Engineer

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.

Duties include:

• 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 required:

• 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.