System Integration Project Lead Engineer

System Integration Project Lead Engineer - (phone number removed) - £35.94/hr umbrella rate (Inside IR35)

Do you have a thorough understanding of the systems design lifecycle, from requirements definition and design reviews through system integration and assessment/acceptance? Step into a high-impact engineering role with real visibility, where your planning, coordination, and problem-solving directly help deliver customer features into vehicle programmes. This is a chance to lead system integration across cross-functional teams, drive clarity on delivery maturity, and help unblock roadblocks to achieve final sign-off. If you thrive in the engineering industry, enjoy working with stakeholders, and want to make meaningful progress against programme milestones, the System Integration Project Lead Engineer position is built for you.

What You Will Do: 

- Lead timely delivery of vehicle features and remove integration risks and blockers for the System Integration Project Lead Engineer remit.

- Align engineering domain delivery plans with programme milestones to keep readiness on track.

- Drive resolution of cross-functional integration issues, ensuring effective escalation where needed.

- Collaborate with programme planners and core engineering teams to keep plans coherent and achievable.

- Identify and communicate dependencies, risks, and delivery glide paths that support informed decision-making.

- Consolidate stakeholder inputs into a clear view of feature availability and maturity, reporting KPIs and risks to stakeholders.

What You Will Bring:

- Thorough understanding of the systems design lifecycle, from requirements definition and design reviews through system integration and assessment/acceptance.

- Demonstrated experience performing technical analysis and applying best-in-class engineering processes.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence delivery teams across engineering through clear, collaborative communication.

- Proven ability to interpret technical data and make confident, risk-aware decisions.

- Good working knowledge of Office 365, with comfort using modern tools to support reporting and coordination.

This company operates in the engineering arena focused on delivering modern luxury experiences through disciplined programme execution and continuous improvement. As System Integration Project Lead Engineer, your work helps ensure controlled, timely introduction of features into target electrical architectures, strengthening stakeholder transparency and enabling smooth progress through programme gateways and final sign-off.

Location: This System Integration Project Lead Engineer role is based at Gaydon.

Interested?:  Bring your drive and structured approach to delivery by applying for the System Integration Project Lead Engineer role today and take the next step in system integration leadership.

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