Electrical Engineer / Design Engineer in Leicester

Our client has been established for more than a century and is recognised as a global market leader in the design and manufacture of niche electrical solutions. Due to continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Electrical Design Engineer to complement their skilled and professional team.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will support the engineering team in their industrial product range, contributing to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications and implementing electrical best practices, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions. It is essential that you demonstrate hands-on design experience and a solid grasp of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.

Core duties for this varied and challenging Leicester-based role will include (but not be limited to):

• Reviewing design requirements and producing design calculations and associated production documentation.
• Approving drawings, BOMs, and other design information issued for manufacture, and participating in R&D and product testing as required.
• Selecting electrical components for use in control systems.
• Creating 3D models (primarily sheet metal parts) and assemblies, issuing designs for manufacture through engineering drawings and supplementary documentation.
• Carrying out detailed electrical design work including design verification testing as required, and reviewing and approving design information from other team members while ensuring adherence to relevant quality systems (primarily ISO 9001).
• Providing technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support departments as required.
• Delivering projects on schedule and within budget while managing your complex workload efficiently, ensuring compliance with applicable design, regulatory, and industry standards, and identifying and applying new industry-wide processes within the business where beneficial.

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, it is envisaged the successful candidate will demonstrate at least 4 years' experience in an electrical design position and realistically be qualified to HND level or above (or QBE) in an electrical engineering discipline. You will be familiar with CE marking processes and DFMEA and possess proven experience in designing electrical equipment and/or machinery along with comprehensive skills and experience in the use of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Solid experience in the use of the MS Suite of packages and exceptional communication skills at all levels, working knowledge of mechanical engineering practices (i.e., materials, FEA, fixings, fabrication, etc.) and of designing MV assemblies and utilising HV test techniques will prove distinctly advantageous.