Job Purpose:
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* To undertake in an efficient and cost-effective manner, activities described in the clients procedures for Design and Design Control.
* To undertake management and technical activities associated with the Electrical/Electronic design of products.
* Ensure the company's Electrical/Electronic design and development objectives are achieved when contributing to product and project activities.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
* Electrical/Electronic design of products in accordance with customer and legislative requirements and our 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/Electronic design, development, verification and manufacture to the relevant standards.
* Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant technology and practice with a particular emphasis on Electrical/Electronic Engineering including commercial and rugged equipment.
* Provide technical support to other departments on the design aspects of new business and provide the appropriate documentation when requested.
* To act as Design Project Leader (DPL) on projects allocated by the Engineering Manager.
* Directly responsible for the technical management and motivation of staff allocated to projects to achieve programme milestones when acting as Design Project Leader.
General Responsibilities:
* Take a lead role in the conception, development and design of innovative technology to enable the Engineering team to support our strategic goal for innovation, including being a Design Project Leader (DPL) having full involvement with customers from inception to delivery.
* 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.
* Develop and control system technical specifications, programmes, and cost plans for design and development projects.
* Management of all activities undertaken, reporting on the technical aspects and resource utilisation achieved.
* Plan and direct day to day activity of team members responsible for contributing to design and development.
* Provide inputs on departmental policy, budgets and staff development.
* 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.
Knowledge & Experience:
* 8 years relevant industry experience in Electrical/Electronic design.
* Working knowledge of Electrical/Electronic CAD software, MRP systems and MS Office
Education & Qualifications:
* C.Eng. or other professional registration desirable.
* Appropriate Engineering Degree qualification.