Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Lead Vacuum Engineer in UK"

As the Lead Engineer you will be responsible for:Ensuring work is completed to meet project schedulesLeading design/development teams and the engineering outputDeliver new, innovative and cost effective solutionsPrepare and undertake presentations to customers and suppliersMeeting budget requirements as specifiedProvision of technical support as requiredParticipate in Continuous Improvement activity Liaison with internal and external customers and external supplierSupplier Technical Reviews and Project Design ReviewA successful Lead Engineer should have:Mechanical Engineering degree (alternative may be considered depending on relevant experience)Minimum of five years design experience in a design and manufacturing environmentGood understanding of vehicle dynamics/geometry with ability to perform basic hand calculationsYour sector background will have ideally been gained within the automotive industryCapability to understand legislative requirements related to vehicle brakingKnowledge of latest FEA techniques related to component optimisation and casting flow analysisInventive nature with ability to conceive and develop novel product solutionsAbility to lead and inspire small teams of engineers across multiple/global siteExperience/working knowledge of CAD and project planning toolsUnderstanding lean manufacturing conceptsGood communication and presentation skills

The Lead Engineer is a hands on role tasked with improving plant availability and developing maintenance systems across the site. The role will be responsible for another engineer reporting into the Operations Manager. Day to day responsibility will include:Identifying and resolving downtime issues across a range of plant and equipment.Working closely with the Production Manager to prioritise and resolve significant issues. Ensuring the safety and efficiency of all manufacturing processes.Assisting with the development of a maintenance strategy as the site grows.Acting as the point of contact for Engineering matters in Redditch.Ensuring compliance with industry and company standards.Reporting to senior management on team performance and project progress.The successful Lead Engineer should have:A time served engineering qualification (ideally electrical bias)Ideally proficient knowledge of drives Exceptional knowledge of manufacturing processes and industry standards.Demonstrable experience with reducing downtime.