Electrical Design Engineer Location: Leicester Hours: 37.75 hours per week (MonThurs 8:1517:00, Fri 8:1513:00 flexible working available) Contract Type: Permanent Reporting to: Engineering Manager The Opportunity A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is a key, hands-on position involved in the full design and development lifecycle of industrial electrical systems and control equipment About You Youll be a detail-driven and experienced Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and taking projects from concept to completion. Essential Skills and Experience: Proven experience in electrical design engineering, ideally within industrial, machinery, or control systems environments Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience) Strong knowledge of IEC 60204 and IEC 61439 standards Practical understanding of CE marking, DFMEA, and electrical safety compliance Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical Familiarity with 3D CAD platforms such as Autodesk Inventor, Creo, or Siemens NX (advantageous) Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments Key Responsibilities Interpret design briefs and produce detailed design calculations and technical documentation Create comprehensive wiring diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry and regulatory standards Generate and approve Bills of Materials (BOMs) and design documentation Manage and track Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) Oversee CE marking compliance and support DFMEA activities Support R&D, prototype testing, and continuous product improvement Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions Provide engineering support to production, sales, and service teams Deliver projects on time, to specification, and within budget Benefits Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Discretionary annual bonus 4.5% company pension contribution Life assurance cover Health cash plan Cycle to Work scheme 25 days annual leave bank holidays Free on-site parking and refreshments Early finish on Fridays