Lead Engineer

Any UK

*This is an Internal opportunity only*

You have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

POSITION SUMMARY: We’re looking for an experienced and driven Lead Engineer to join our Whole Vehicle Engineering team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of leading the design and development of new products and product variants, ensuring projects meet technical, quality, and customer requirements. You’ll coordinate design activities, mentor engineers, and work closely with Delivery Managers and Principal Engineers to drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong leadership skills and a passion for shaping the future of vehicle design.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Work with the Delivery Manager to create and maintain the detailed project plan.
• Generate and maintain project design brief in Teamcentre based on project plan and relevant SOW.
• Ensure completion of design tasks in line with plan using assigned resource.
• Work with delivery manager to ensure resource level is appropriate to meet the plan.
• Ensure design meets both the customer specification and any relevant technical specifications/standards.
• Use the ECN process to approve all design releases.
• Day to day management of design team.
• Steer, coach and mentor engineers.
• Escalation of any issues to project team.
• Organize, host and document design reviews as required.
• Control the introduction of Engineering change, adhering to the recognized ADL change criteria.
• Lead teams of both internal and external engineers or design partners on one or more projects to define, deliver and verify design requirements.
• Endeavour to achieve common designs, interfaces and principles across all systems, platforms and territories where appropriate. Promote the re-use of parts and modular design philosophies.
• Use agreed business processes, systems and standards & identify any improvements or highlight issues with them.
• Support New Product Introduction at UK and international build sites, managing build issues through to closure.
• Work in accordance with the Engineering Product Development process and demonstrate compliance with the deliverables through design records and documentation. (inc. SOW/NUDD/DVP/SSO)
• Interface directly with internal and external customers on technical issues and requirements.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction through safe, reliable and fit for purpose designs.
• Lead the design team to achieve compliance with relevant internal and international standards, working with the Whole Vehicle Verification team to clarify the requirements and ensure designs are compliant.
• Support Principal Engineers in developing project targets in areas such as quality, cost and weight.
• Lives and role models the company Values and culture at all times.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in relevant discipline
• High level of experience in PSV design and typical manufacture processes
• Good level of industry knowledge
• Experience in system definition, development and requirements capture
• Good people management skills
• Ability to overcome language barriers and maintain relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Ability to work in a structured environment and follow business processes
• Proven problem-solving skills
• The ability to provide technical direction
• The ability to communicate at all levels
• Good team player
• Able to work without supervision under own initiative
• Strives for continuous improvement
• Willingness to travel

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A 37-hour working week
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
• Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, as your health and wellbeing is important to us.

OUR WHY:

We move people. The world's most precious cargo.

We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility and our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NEXT STEPS:

If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com