Electrical Engineering Manager

As the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will lead the design and development of electrical systems for our client’s global power generator product range. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will play a major role in ensuring our client’s generators remain among the most advanced, reliable and competitive in the industry. You will manage a team of electrical engineers across the UK and India, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through to validation, while also helping internal teams resolve complex technical challenges. This is a technical leadership role with real influence over innovation, product performance and global growth.

• Design and development of 12 and 24 Volt control systems.
• Design and development of LV power distribution systems (18kVA-1MVA).
• Electrical and electronic system and architecture definition.
• Understanding of safety critical systems and the application to electrical and electronics systems design and specification in harsh environments.
• Specifying of electrical and electronic components for use in the system.
• Signing off validation of machine electrical and electronic components and systems.
• Development of technical specifications, Group Electrical Standards and instructions.
• Carrying out electrical system and installation reviews to known standards.
• Managing a team of electrical engineers (based in UK and India).
• Developing personal progression plans and building strong functioning teams.
• Ordering parts/materials to support engineering activities.
• Planning resource and budget for NPI and CPS.
• Signing off internal technical reviews and engineering sign off.
• Managing/reviewing signing off of cost down activities.
• Developing Internal/external DVPSOR.
• Leading and reviewing 8D activities.

Your passion for engineering, open minded approach and flexibility are all essential attributes. You will show a creative approach to problem solving and possess the determination to see challenges through to a validated solution. Pressure, tight deadlines, and exacting standards are all a part of the job, so you’re going to need to be the kind of person who relishes them. You should be a team player with a “hands on” approach to problem solving. You will operate and manage within a team and under your own initiative, interpreting specifications and leading technical discussions. Proven track record of project delivery.

• Educated to a minimum Degree level in Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing teams both locally and remotely.
• Able to demonstrate significant experience in power generation, distribution, and control.
• Proficient in the use of Teamcentre.
• Have a good knowledge of legislation.

In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company’s healthy living centre and 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times. You will also have access to the Company’s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the ULEV Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply. Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.