Lead Engineer - Vehicle Electrical Engineering

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 members

Experience

• 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 authority

Desirable

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

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Additional Requirements

• Comfortable in a high accountability leadership role
• Strong ownership mindset
• Open to longer term opportunities

This role requires full ownership, decision making, and leadership.