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Sabio Recruitment require a Chief Engineer - Power Electronics to join a state-of-the-art Technical Engineering company based in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will join this global leader in specialised components and subsystems for innovative solutions in medical, science, aerospace, defence and industrial applications. You will develop and gain experience in the ideas that are behind some of the most advanced technologies in the world. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this is a senior technical role leading programmes to develop compact power electronic products for demanding applications. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Responsibilities:

* Defining the design approach to meet the customer requirements and ensuring a reliable, manufacturable product that meets the commercial targets

* Satisfying customers (internal and external) with fast, accurate and technically competent resolution of technical issues throughout the product lifecycle

* Defining the technical content of the skills required for the project and setting clear expectations for task delivery - technical quality and time

* Leading the technical progress reviews and provide updates to Project Manager and/or customer continually checking expectations

* Verifying and underwriting of all technical deliverables on the project including requirements, design review documentation, change management, design configuration and manufacturing process

* Identifying IPR/patent opportunities ensuring these are assessed protected

* Regular review of the product market and technology advances to identify opportunities to develop new products and/or upgrades. Work with the business leadership to develop these into future development as appropriate

* Provide expert coaching for team members on the technology

Qualifications:

* Proven ability to lead a team of skilled engineers in product development

* Good understanding of the principles of systems engineering

* Expert knowledge in design of power electronic systems. One or more of; Switch mode power supply design, High frequency digital and analogue circuits and High frequency magnetic components (transformers)

* Experience in design for high reliability in electronic systems

* Experience in analysis of design failure mechanisms e.g., HALY, DFMEA/FMECA, FRACAS

* Recognised direct, practical experience in the specific product technology is paramount

* Further education qualification in electronics or other relevant discipline

* Must be able to gain/already hold a minimum of SC level clearance

You will get:

* A competitive salary

* To work for an innovative company

* To work with state-of-the-art facilities