Lead Electrical Design Engineer
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Location: Southampton
Salary: £60-65k + Benefits + £5k Relocation if needed
The Role
We are seeking a highly capable Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative, bespoke industrial equipment to a global customer base.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will act as the technical authority for all electrical and electronic aspects of projects. Youll collaborate across disciplines to define system architectures, requirements, and specifications, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, and technically robust.
The Company
A specialist engineering organisation based in Southampton, delivering bespoke industrial solutions to a global market. The company focuses on high-value, technically challenging projects involving electrical control systems, and integrated mechanical material handling solutions.
Projects typically range from £50k to £500k+, with delivery timelines spanning 312 months, covering the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, manufacture, and support of advanced industrial electro-mechanical equipment.
Coordinate electrical engineering activities, delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Own the electrical design lifecycle from concept through to verification and release.
Contribute to system-level design decisions and cross-functional trade-offs.
Approve and sign off electrical design documentation and outputs.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement, troubleshooting and optimising existing designs while exploring new technologies.
Develop strong technical knowledge to support customer and stakeholder engagement.
Technical Skills & Experience
Strong background in electrical and electronic systems engineering, including power conversion, transformers, switches, converters, and SMPS.
Experience in system architecture and requirements definition.
Knowledge of industrial automation, control systems, and industrial software.
Understanding of thermal management and material considerations in industrial equipment.
Desirable:
Control panel design (PLC, HMI, SCADA) and programming
Pneumatic or hydraulic systems
Experience mentoring or leading a small team of engineers
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
Compliance, Safety & Standards
Lead or contribute to CE marking activities
Interpret and apply relevant standards (e.g. Low Voltage Directive, EMC)
Ensure robust design reviews, safety compliance, and documentation
Project & Commercial Involvement
Provide technical input to new business proposals, including risk assessment
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure integrated product delivery
Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of new equipment
Candidate Profile
Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
Proven experience in industrial or process-based equipment design
Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, project-driven mindset
Able to operate as a technical leader within a collaborative environment
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact technical leadership role within a specialised engineering environment. xsngvjr Youll influence product direction, safety, and long-term engineering capability while working on complex, custom-built solutions for a global client base.
If youre ready to lead cutting-edge electrical design projects and make a tangible impact, wed love to hear from you.