Back Posted: Oct 14 2025

Lead Systems Engineer

Stowmarket, Suffolk , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Engineering

Negotiable

Permanent

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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.

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No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-126828
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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