Fortress Recruit is working with a Defence Manufacturer who are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead and deliver complex electrical projects. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who can provide guidance to junior staff, drive design excellence, and implement improvements across engineering processes.
You’ll play a key role in concept and detailed design, ensuring high standards of accuracy, compliance, and cost-effective delivery, while supporting cross-functional teams and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead electrical design activities in line with customer, legislative, and internal standards.
* Ensure design outputs meet quality, programme, and budget requirements.
* Provide guidance and technical support to engineers and colleagues on design, verification, and manufacturing.
* Undertake concept and detailed design, offering oversight and mentoring for junior engineers.
* Provide technical input for new business opportunities and cost estimates.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and design capability.
* Report on technical progress, resource utilisation, and project performance.
To be considered for this role, you’ll have:
* An Engineering degree, or HNC/HND with significant experience.
* 9+ years’ experience in electrical/electronic design within an engineering environment.
* Strong working knowledge of electrical CAD tools, MRP/ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
* Proven ability to lead, mentor, and influence teams.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, able to engage with peers and senior stakeholders.
* Experience with ruggedised or complex engineering systems (desirable).
* Eligibility for SC Clearance (5 years' UK residency with no visa or sponsorship requirement)
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Poole, looking to pay c£50-60K DoE, with flexible working opportunity, and occasional travel as required.
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