Lead Industrialisation Engineer

Stafford, United Kingdom

Full Time

Posted September 10, 2026

£27k - £29k· Est.

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The Lead Industrialisation Engineer will act as the technical lead for the industrialisation of HVDC and FACTS valves (VSC/LCC).

NPI & Transfer Leadership: Drive the industrialisation strategy for new products and manufacturing footprint expansions, including the physical transfer of production capabilities to international sites.
Project Management: Lead teams and suppliers to meet project milestones, including time, cost, and quality objectives.
Manufacturing Equipment: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of production line equipment—from strategy and procurement to specification, installation, and commissioning.
Technical Excellence: Lead Design (DFx) reviews, define manufacturing build strategies, and ensure robust documentation (Risk Assessments, Work Instructions, and Training).
Process Improvement: Drive Continuous Improvement using Lean methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to optimize manufacturing efficiency.
Systems Integration: Define and implement manufacturing business systems (QMS, SAP, Hermes, Maximo).
Mentorship: Support and mentor team members, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and technical development.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel internationally to support the transfer of product manufacturing and the commissioning of production equipment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
Experience: Proven experience leading technical projects in a manufacturing environment, specifically with assembly and test processes for electronic/mechanical products.
Project Skills: Strong project management, facilitation, and team-leading abilities.
Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, results-driven approach.
Technical Systems: Experience with Lean Manufacturing and SAP is highly preferred (though training will be provided for the right candidate).
Compliance: Deep understanding of EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) protocols and safe working practices.