Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Job Purpose
* To undertake in an efficient and cost-effective manner, activities described in company procedures for Design and Design Control.
* To undertake technical activities associated with the electrical design of company products.
* Ensure the company's electrical design and development objectives are achieved when contributing to product and project activities.
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Specific Job Responsibilities
* • Electrical design of products in accordance with customer and legislative requirements and internal procedures.
* Ensure the company's product design and development requirements are met in terms of quality (accuracy), programme (on time) and cost (within budget).
* Maintain the appropriate professional standards on projects and provide guidance and support to other Engineers and employees on all matters relating to Electrical design, development, verification and manufacture to the relevant standards.
* Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant technology and practice with a particular emphasis on Electrical Engineering including commercial and rugged equipment.
* Where possible, research and implement new technologies within the business and provide supporting documentation to the wider business to use and understand.
* Provide technical support to other departments on the design aspects of new business and provide the appropriate documentation when requested.
General Responsibilities
* Undertake concept design and sufficient detail design, and offer guidance thereon, as is necessary to support technical staff allocated to specific projects and product development.
* Provide or obtain estimated prime cost information to enable new tasks and projects to be priced and quoted.
* Management of all activities undertaken, reporting on the technical aspects and resource utilisation achieved.
* To report to management any comments or suggestions which may improve efficiency, safety and cost.
* Identify, justify and implement process improvements to ensure design procedures are cost effective and aligned to business / product requirements.
* To carry out any other duties that may be delegated by senior management being commensurate with the conduct of the company’s business.
Person Specification
Personal attributes
* Analytical and structured mindset
* Team player
* Self-motivated and driven
* Flexible and supportive approach
* Good organisational skills
* Strong communication skills
* Good presentation skills
* The ability to build rapport with peers and communicate with people at all levels
Knowledge & Experience
* Appropriate Engineering qualification with 9+ years relevant industry experience in Electrical Design.
* Working knowledge of Electrical CAD software, MRP systems and MS Office
* Professional registration desirable (MIET, CEng or working towards).
Education & Qualifications
* Engineering Degree.
* Or HNC /HND with additional experience