About the Company
An established engineering and manufacturing business is currently seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join its engineering team. This is a senior-level role with a strong balance between hands-on electrical design, technical leadership, and continuous improvement.
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of electrical systems for complex, industry-leading products, while also contributing to team development, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and implement electrical systems and control architectures in line with EN60204-33, EN13849, UL, and CSA standards, including CE marking.
* Produce high-quality electrical schematics, drawings, and layouts using industry-standard CAD tools (Solid Edge and/or AutoCAD preferred).
* Work closely with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to ensure fully integrated system designs.
* Support engineering management and Lead Engineers with task planning, workload allocation, and delivery against project deadlines.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers within the team, including onboarding and ongoing development support.
* Ensure engineering outputs are produced in a consistent, compliant format, aligned with company quality systems and regulatory requirements.
* Act as a technical point of contact for other departments, responding to design queries and information requests.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and optimise resource utilisation.
* Chair engineering-related meetings and attend cross-functional reviews to communicate progress, risks, and priorities.
* Promote a collaborative “one-team” culture, supporting other departments where required to ensure consistent engineering delivery.
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status desirable but not essential.
Required Skills
* Strong background in the design of precision electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
* Broad understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, and production environments.
* Proven experience working to international standards and regulatory compliance.
* High level of technical competence in electrical design and CAD software.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a structured environment.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with confidence working across disciplines.
* Sound engineering judgement, decision-making capability, and problem-solving approach.
* Ability to identify and implement process and system improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
* Strong understanding of engineering drawing and design best practice.