Electrical Product Design Engineer in Loughborough

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. As a result of 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.

• Reviewing design requirements and producing design calculations and associated production documentation.
• Approving drawings, BOMs, and other design information issued for manufacture.
• 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.
• Reviewing and approving design information from other team members whilst ensuring adherence to relevant quality systems (primarily ISO 9001).
• Using Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) to document changes.
• Providing technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support departments as required.
• Delivering projects on schedule and within budget whilst managing your complex workload efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable design, regulatory, and industry standards.
• 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 are essential. A 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.

Contact the Electrical Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on 01827 68400 or email your CV in confidence for further details.