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Chief Engineer Power Electronics Midlands, UK £90-130 + bonus + benefits Mild Hybrid working (4 days in the office) This role involves working within a successful and growing engineering company aligned to electrified propulsion / e-mobility sectors. Key elements of this role include: Very strong technical competence within power electronics engineering (demonstrable detailed level design experience , previous or current) Excellent communication and technical leadership skills Demonstrable customer facing experience and commercial acumen Credible product delivery experience within transport / vehicle applications (electrified powertrain and propulsion systems) taking products to series production As chief engineer you will be the technical specialist within the team and have significant and credible experience of delivering power electronic products into transport / vehicle applications (e.g. passenger cars, 2-3 wheelers, off highway, marine vessels, drones / UAVs, etc) You will be a technical leader and guide within the business with the ability to advise internal teams and customers on all aspects of power electronics design and development from concept to release. (particularly in the field of power conversion, including DC-DC converters, OBCs & rectifiers) You will have delivered numerous products to series production within similar arenas and have a firm grasp of product certification processes. As a credible technologist aligned to power electronics, you will be a figurehead within the company, interfacing with key customers and demonstrating the company s capabilities in this field. Furthermore, you will be commercially aware, will support bids, guide customers and capture requirements at customer meetings. You will also provide technical direction to design teams and represent the company at conferences. It is likely you will have a strong academic background and many years of experience within power electronics design, developing DCDC converters, OBCs, rectifiers and similar (likely between 60V to 6kV) for vehicle / transport applications. You will also keep abreast of changes and advancements relating to power electronics technologies and the production of such products (e.g. SiC, GaN, MLC, etc). You will need to be a strong communicator and confident working directly with senior stakeholders both internally and externally. Visa and location: For the right person, relocation assistance and visa sponsorship could be provided. Hybrid working initially there would be more time required in the office but this can reduce as you become more familiar with company culture, processes, people, etc.

A leading engineering group working on a number of innovative long term projects has a new vacancy for a Chief Engineer and has appointed Vectis Recruitment as exclusive recruitment partner. A hands-on Technical Specialist, you will provide subject matter expertise in the development of advanced battery management electronics and associated control systems for electrified platforms and energy storage applications. The Role Operate as the technical authority for advanced Battery Management System (BMS) hardware architectures, leading the development of high- and low-voltage battery systems for electrified vehicle platforms. Define, review, and approve hardware requirements, technical specifications, and system architectures. Lead the design and development of robust electronic hardware solutions. Conduct and lead technical reviews of schematics, PCB layouts, and system integration activities. Provide technical leadership for hardware verification, validation, root-cause analysis, and fault investigation activities throughout the product development lifecycle. Collaborate closely with software, controls, systems, electrical distribution systems (EDS), and mechanical engineering teams. Support customer engagements, concept development activities, technical proposals, and technology roadmap definition, acting as a trusted technical representative. Evaluate emerging technologies, components, and development methodologies to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. The Person Expert understanding of battery management system architectures. Strong knowledge of battery cell behaviour, battery pack architectures and system integration considerations. Understanding of battery physical architectures, requirements and constraints. Experience of verification testing of BMS platforms in high-voltage (400V+) Environments. Strong expertise in analog and mixed-signal circuit design for precision voltage, current and temperature measurement applications. Strong understanding of high-voltage battery systems including sensing, isolation, protection and fault detection mechanisms. Strong experience with communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, CANbus and isolated communications architectures.

Overview An established engineering organisation delivering secure, mission-critical technology solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of complex development programmes. This role combines strategic software leadership with hands-on technical oversight, supporting the delivery of embedded and application software solutions within highly regulated environments. You will work across multiple engineering disciplines, helping to shape software architecture, development practices, tooling, and technical direction while supporting a team of experienced software engineers. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across multiple software projects, ensuring robust architectures, effective reuse of software components, and adoption of appropriate development tools and methodologies. Support software leads and project teams in defining software requirements, architecture, design approaches, and implementation strategies. Drive consistency in software engineering standards, processes, and best practice across development teams. Work closely with systems, hardware and firmware engineers to ensure integrated and coherent technical solutions. Support project planning activities, helping teams deliver value to customers through well-structured development roadmaps. Review software designs, architectures, and implementation approaches, providing guidance and resolving technical challenges where required. Promote modular software design and the creation of reusable software frameworks and components. Lead the adoption of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development principles. Champion continuous improvement initiatives relating to software tools, processes, standards, and ways of working. Mentor and develop engineers, supporting technical growth across the wider software function. Lead technical reviews and approve key engineering documentation. Contribute to customer proposals, bids and technical solution development, including effort estimation and risk assessment. Support information security and governance requirements in line with organisational and customer obligations. Skills & Experience Significant experience in software engineering leadership within a complex engineering environment. Strong background in one or more of the following: C/C++ Rust Embedded software development Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Windows or Linux application development Device driver development Proven track record delivering complex software solutions throughout the full development lifecycle. Strong understanding of software architecture, design methodologies, coding standards, verification, validation and configuration management. Experience implementing software development best practice, including automated testing and continuous integration frameworks. Familiarity with version control, defect management and change management tools. Experience working within regulated industries such as defence, aerospace, space, communications or other safety/security-critical sectors. Knowledge of modelling techniques and tools such as UML, SysML or Enterprise Architect would be beneficial. Exposure to secure software development and cryptographic systems would be advantageous. Degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline.

Chief Operations Officer (Interim 12-Month FTC) CUSTOMER SUPPORT OPERATIONS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Transform Customer Experience Shape Strategy Deliver Lasting Impact West Midlands c. £130,000 + bonus + excellent benefits Immediate start This is your opportunity to build something exceptional If you re a senior CUSTOMER SUPPORT OPERATIONS leader who thrives on transformation, this role offers a rare chance to redefine customer experience at scale. You ll step into a true blank sheet environment, with the backing, resources, and executive support to reimagine and rebuild customer support operations across the UK and Europe creating a best-in-class B2B2C experience. This isn t about incremental improvement. It s about meaningful, visible change. Why this role stands out End-to-end ownership Shape strategy and execution across technical support, warranty, compliance, and supply chain Real transformation mandate Lead organisational and operational change across multiple markets Executive influence Work directly with the Managing Director and board to define future direction Strong foundations Join a business with outstanding products and brand reputation, ready for operational excellence to match Immediate impact Your work will be visible, valued, and business-critical from day one What you ll be doing You ll lead a large, multi-functional team and take full accountability for delivering a seamless, high-performing customer experience. Your focus will include: Designing and executing a customer-first operational strategy Transforming and scaling technical support and service delivery across UK & Europe Embedding a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement Aligning operations with regulatory, compliance, and quality standards Developing leadership capability and building a high-performing, motivated team About you You re an experienced, commercially minded leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery. You are likely to be: A proven executive in customer support operations within a technical products/engineering service environment Experienced in leading transformation and scaling support functions Comfortable navigating complex, multi-market operations A strong communicator who can influence at board level while engaging frontline teams Energised by challenge, pace, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact Above all, you bring the drive and credibility to lead change and deliver results quickly. About the business You ll be joining a market-leading manufacturer of innovative, IoT-connected products, backed by a global technology group. The business is known for product excellence and industry leadership and is now investing in making its customer experience equally outstanding. What you ll gain The chance to lead a high-profile transformation programme A role with genuine autonomy, visibility, and influence A collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package The opportunity to leave a lasting operational legacy Interested? If you re ready to take on a high-impact interim leadership challenge and deliver real change, we d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, including current remuneration, quoting reference: 10424