Job Description

Help us reduce environmental green-house gases. Edwards are the world leader in abatement systems for the Semi-conductor industry. We work with clients the likes of Intel to reduce their green-house gases that are produced when etching electronic chips. So, everything we do helps protect the environment.

If you are a Lead Engineer - Electrical and care about the environment, then we have a role just for you. Working with like-minded engineers at our centre of excellence just south of Bristol.

Mission:

\xc2\xb7 Reporting to the NPI Manager, lead a high-performing team to deliver product requirements Ensure Control and Coordination of the engineering design to meet specifications, ensuring cost-effective solutions that meet the prime cost & product requirements.

\xc2\xb7 Make engineering decision selecting the best solution to engineering problems

\xc2\xb7 Develop & motivate the engineering team

\xc2\xb7 Accountable for system design

\xc2\xb7 Work together with the project leader in development of project plans to meet project deliverables

\xc2\xb7 Support the NPI manager to ensure the team have the correct knowledge and identify training needs.

\xc2\xb7 Engineering risk identification, control and mitigation, escalate and to agree appropriate higher-level mitigation.

Main Responsibilities:

\xc2\xb7 Work with the project leader to understand and ensure plans are accurate accounting for engineering effort and skills set.

\xc2\xb7 Responsible for ensuring the engineering output meets the requirements as detailed in the project master specification

\xc2\xb7 Deliver the technical aspects of the product following the agreed specification.

\xc2\xb7 Guide consistency of engineering solutions across platforms and machine types

\xc2\xb7 Promote the use of new technologies and work with R&D teams (including IDA/Core Tech/Other technology centres and product companies)

\xc2\xb7 Champion modularity.

\xc2\xb7 Lead the system design intent, approve designs, calculations, and test specification.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure designs conform to required standards

\xc2\xb7 Own and ensure execution of all compliance, safety testing and type testing, reviewing, and approving reports generated by the engineering team

\xc2\xb7 Identify appropriate PCP engineering deliverables & ensuring they are performed for PCP gates

\xc2\xb7 Ensure valid work packages are created and approve work packages for project execution

\xc2\xb7 Lead by example, ensuring engineers follow safe working practices

\xc2\xb7 Help develop engineering process following the department needs

\xc2\xb7 Provide direction to all team members, leading and facilitating delivery of the product.

\xc2\xb7 Define, update, report on team performance.

\xc2\xb7 Preparation and organisation of engineering deliverables for all stage gates.

\xc2\xb7 Support independent project peer reviews.

\xc2\xb7 Team coaching and supporting individual development

\xc2\xb7 Line management of direct reports

Qualifications and Experience:

\xc2\xb7 A good Engineering/Scientific degree

\xc2\xb7 Experience of project coordination and management of teams

\xc2\xb7 10 years involvement in the process of product development in a high technology environment, 3 years\' experience leading engineering activities (ideally).

\xc2\xb7 Experience of project governance/ methodology

\xc2\xb7 Ability to manage complex engineering task - a understanding of delivering engineered solutions, to specification and on budget.

\xc2\xb7 Technical/commercial awareness to balance potentially conflicting commercial and technical drivers.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent IT literacy, being a competent user of MS office

\xc2\xb7 Develop relationships with internal and external customers / suppliers

\xc2\xb7 Leadership skills, high levels of energy with team engagement.

\xc2\xb7 Motivated to provide solutions, ideas and innovations in a positive way.

\xc2\xb7 Understand the broader business

\xc2\xb7 Passionate about quality and best practice whilst always striving for continuous improvement.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of process improvement

\xc2\xb7 Detailed knowledge of engineering principles and standards relative to the role

\xc2\xb7 An attitude and desire to identify route causes implement long term corrective actions, including those for engineering, technical and process.

Why come to Edwards:

We offer so much than a job.

\xc2\xb7 Job Sharing,

\xc2\xb7 Flexibility on working hours,

\xc2\xb7 Variable start and finish times,

\xc2\xb7 Some hybrid working.

\xc2\xb7 Along with your salary you will be eligible for:

\xc2\xb7 Bonus up to 7.5% bonus

\xc2\xb7 25 days holiday and your bank holidays

\xc2\xb7 Cash health plan

\xc2\xb7 Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%

\xc2\xb7 Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary

\xc2\xb7 Employee Referral scheme

\xc2\xb7 Training, Learning and Development throughout

\xc2\xb7 Thriving Wellbeing Program supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectiveness and sense of purpose.

\xc2\xb7 Support for formal qualifications and professional development

\xc2\xb7 Recognition and Reward program

\xc2\xb7 Some sponsored professional qualifications such as Chartered Engineer (CEng), CIPS, CIPD

\xc2\xb7 Free parking

\xc2\xb7 Fitness App, with streamer-able classes, discounted membership with some national gyms.

\xc2\xb7 Subsidised canteen

\xc2\xb7 Local Edwards clubs and social events

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Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued, and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.

Edwards Centre of Excellence for Exhaust Management Systems is situated in Clevedon, just south of Bristol. Edwards are a global organisation and part of the Atlas Copco group, which affords employees access to potential opportunities worldwide.

We are an environmental company saving the world and the world\'s leading developer and manufacturer of exhaust management systems. Edwards solutions are necessary to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar.

The purpose-built Clevedon site has world class engineering, manufacturing, and laboratory facilities. Current construction of an enlargement to the facility is underway, and this will allow us to produce the latest technology to push the industry to higher heights and allow our customers to provide the electronic chips that are central to most electrical and electronic devices worldwide.

To support our growing business Edwards has open vacancies for Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Development Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Buyers, Customer Support Engineers and many more. Check out the Edwards website at

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