Electrical Engineering Manager (Industrial Automation)

TL;DR

Electrical Engineering Manager (Industrial Automation): Leading a multidisciplinary electrical function to deliver complex industrial technology solutions across R&D and customer projects with an accent on electrical architectures and system design. Focus on driving technical delivery, ensuring compliance with functional safety standards, and managing team resource allocation.

Location: Hybrid (South East UK)

Company

hirify.global is partnered with an innovative engineering organisation developing highly advanced industrial technology solutions for global applications.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Electrical Engineering team.
• Manage project resource allocation and technical delivery of complex systems.
• Define electrical architectures and produce schematics, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support integration, verification, and fault-finding activities.
• Drive quality, compliance, and engineering best practices within the function.
• Lead safety reviews including HAZOP, FMEA, SIL, and LOPA activities.

Requirements

• Experience in electrical system design within industrial or complex engineering environments.
• Knowledge of BS7671 and EN60204 compliant systems.
• Experience with Functional Safety (EN61511).
• Proficiency with PLC systems, ideally Siemens.
• Experience with instrumentation, controls, motors, transformers, and protection systems.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.

Nice to have

• Experience working with ATEX or hazardous environments.