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Lead Engineer - Vehicle Electrical Engineering

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 47 - 57 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Lancashire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Lead Engineer - Vehicle Electrical Engineering (Contract - Inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Lead Vehicle Electrical Engineer to own electrical systems integration and delivery across multiple vehicle programmes. This is a senior, hands-on contract role requiring technical leadership, team management, and full accountability for delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead electrical systems development and integration
Provide technical leadership across architecture and system delivery
Manage onsite and offshore engineering teams
Own system-level delivery for ICE and BEV platforms
Act as technical authority for cross-domain system behaviour
Define V&V requirements and support validation activities
Manage suppliers, technical reviews, and deliverables
Track milestones, progress, and resolve production/field issues
Conduct design and integration reviews
Coach and develop team membersExperience 

Strong experience in automotive electrical/electronic systems
Proven background in system integration and architecture
Experience leading delivery from concept to production
Team leadership, including offshore coordination
Proficiency with SABER
Deep understanding of automotive validation and quality processes
Ability to operate at system-level technical authorityDesirable

ICE and BEV experience
OEM or Tier 1 background
Strong stakeholder/supplier managementQualifications

Engineering degree or equivalent experienceAdditional Requirements

Comfortable in a high-accountability leadership role
Strong ownership mindset
Open to longer-term opportunitiesThis role requires full ownership, decision-making, and leadership. 

If this is of interest then please get in touch

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