Senior Electrical Designer (Hybrid) in Avonmouth, Bristol

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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical systems and control architectures in line with EN, 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).
• 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.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status desirable but not essential.

Skills & Experience

• 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.

Why This Role?

This opportunity suits a Senior Electrical Designer who enjoys technical ownership, values team leadership, and wants to influence how engineering is delivered within a growing, forward-thinking organisation.