Job Summary
The Electrical Development Engineer leads the technical aspects of New Product Development for powered equipment, battery systems and technology, and where specific electrical competence is required.
Duties
Lead technical aspects of product development for powered and battery powered equipment, providing technical insights, specifying products, testing prototypes, supporting customer field trials, creating quality documentation as well technical data, user manuals and specifications within the NPI process.
Key technical specialist supporting the commercial team with customer technical discussions.
Support compliance in identifying and obtaining correct standards for new products within the NPI Process.
Stay informed about competitor and market activities, trends and latest developments that could affect the Southgate equipment assortment. Take a proactive approach to identify opportunities for Existing Product Development, process improvements and media content execution that contribute to the continuous enhancement of products and services.
Support the business with technical expertise, complex investigations on warranty claims, quality issues and general trouble shooting of powered and battery powered equipment and electrical queries.
Maintains an understanding of Southgate Global equipment products including their features, specifications and applications.
Provides training for customers and internal teams on powered equipment, ensuring effective communication and understanding of key features and benefits.
Support marketing with creation of media content for powered equipment, ensuring the features and benefits, as well and functionalities of Southgate Global equipment is communicated effectively and professionally to customers.
Experience
Brings deep technical expertise and a proven ability to solve complex engineering challenges across multiple domains.
Demonstrates sound judgment and strategic thinking, balancing innovation with practical constraints to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
Confident in their own knowledge base, yet self-aware and collaborative, actively seeking insights from peers, specialists, and external networks to enhance outcomes.
Builds and maintains strong professional networks, both internally and externally, to stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends.
Acts as a technical mentor, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge-sharing across teams.
Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively
A self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
Numerical skills
Good communication skills and the ability to present ideas to a broad range of stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Full UK driver's license and valid passport.
Competent computer skills - Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
Knowledge of relevant regulation and legislation that covers the use of equipment.
Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Minimum NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering, ideally Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Problem solving methodologies and mindset, able to network and identify solutions through own knowledge and ability source external expertise.
Knowledge of Li-Ion battery technology and systems desirable.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical/electronic product development.
Proven track record of taking products from concept through to production, including prototyping, testing, and design validation.
Continuous Improvement methodologies experience an advantage.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Financial planning services
Flexitime
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
Full UK driver's licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in King's Lynn PE30 4NG