Job Description
Job Purpose:
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 companys 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.
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