Lead Hardware Engineer

• Location: 

  United Kingdom,West Yorkshire, York

• Posted: 04/08/2009 16:04

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Hardware Engineer to join a truly Global Leader in the field of high tech embedded consumer products. Key areas for them are interactive multimedia products that have a depth of uses within the home.

Due to full order books and further investment in R&D they are looking to recruit an experienced Lead Hardware Engineer.

Responsibilities:
Lead the hardware team in the development of system level designs from customer proposals which conform to product requirements, customer specifications and Development Process
Oversee the generation of system level documentation from customer proposals for designs in line with the Documentation Process.
Direct the hardware team to ensure the hardware and system level designs for the product have an Annual Failure Rate overall, that is as low as possible commensurate with acceptable cost and performance
Ensure that overall hardware is fully qualified prior to production sign off in accordance with the Development Process; ensure all recommendations from 3rd parties are considered.
Perform schematic generation, circuit analysis, validation of hardware and system level designs utilising the Company specified hardware design tools as required
Produce accurate and detailed hardware project plans for platforms and systems, assisting the Project Management Team to ensure the project plans are both realistic and achievable.
Update the project development plan to reflect the current project status.
Produce work breakdowns and task allocations from the project plan for the hardware team.
Lead design and project reviews ensuring all 3rd part recommendations are considered prior to progression to the next stage of the development phase.
Liaise with the software development team to resolve any problems
Provide maintenance support for existing designs ensuring prompt rectification of problems.
Contribute to the promotion and improvement of the Development Process, continually review the working methods, practices as set out in the Development Procedure to ensure the most efficient operation.
Act as a guide for other engineers to encourage their development.

Essential
HND/Degree/M.Sc. In Electronic Engineering or related subject
Will have significant number of years commercial hardware design and development experience.
Will have good and effective leadership and delegation skills
Should possess detailed knowledge of hardware design and analysis tools including expertise in layout techniques for analogue and high-speed circuits.
Completed several large, complex and multi-disciplinary projects utilising all aspects of DFR, DFM and EMC techniques.
Should have detailed component knowledge including road maps for product critical technologies relevant to future "core business"
Have the ability to provide detailed analysis on competitor products providing recommendations from conclusions drawn from the evaluation
Liaise at high level with Customers, Suppliers and Partners
Oversee the detailed analysis of competitor products and systems
Responsible for ensuring safe working practices are adopted within the team, considering liabilities.
Be responsible for the day-to-day personnel management of all reporting staff

Should you be interested in applying for the Lead Hardware Engineer opportunity please contact Janet Marsh via email with a covering letter on JMarsh@redlineplc.Com or telephone for an informal chat on 01582 878809

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