Job Description
Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer
Location: Leeds Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Role Summary:
Our client, a successful and well-established manufacturer and supplier of electrical power switchboards, is looking for a Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a newly created role due to continued business growth, providing a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take a lead role in both the tendering and production of electrical switchboards, and also the design, development and testing of new power switchgear products.
As a Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer, you will oversee technical design, lifetime quality, conformity and product testing as well as cost estimation and project management as a key part in the Company's growth. Opportunities for progression may exist for the right candidate to step into a leadership role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take a pivotal role in the costing and tendering of electrical switchboards, ensuring high-quality solutions.
* Maintain full ownership of complex projects from enquiry through to fabrication.
* Lead the design and development of new products, bringing them to market in a timely and cost effect manner
* Ensure the completion of all relevant technical file documents including producing operation and maintenance guides.
* Oversee both the technical and commercial aspects of project management.
* Prepare and issue technical drawings using AutoCAD LT for client approval and production.
* Engage with contractors / subcontractors to support design specification, working closely with tendering engineers to ensure the best customer solution
* Act as a key point of contact for customers, providing expert advice and technical guidance.
* Work closely with internal teams, including design, production, and sales, to ensure seamless project delivery.
* Provide technical guidance within the team.
* Play an integral role in the company's expansion, including contributions to a new production facility.
* Utilise Schneider/Merlin switchgear (Prisma, PowerPact, ACB's, EcoStruxure) and power factor correction systems where applicable.
* Ensure compliance with BS Standard Fuse Boards (Miniform, Red Spot) and other industry regulations.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the company's technical innovation.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Extensive experience in power switchgear (Schneider preferred).
* Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD LT and familiarity with production processes.
* Experience in managing projects, commercial operations, and tendering processes.
* Demonstrable knowledge of product design and development
* Experience in working through formal testing processes (BS EN 60947-1 and 61439-1)
* Strong leadership capabilities, with proven experience working with internal teams
* Ability to engage with contractors, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
* Self-driven with the ability to take initiative and adapt to a dynamic environment.
* Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical and financial considerations.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000.
* 23 days holiday plus buy and sell options (increasing with service).
* Company pension scheme.
* Life insurance.
* On-site parking.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer to play a key role in a growing company while taking on leadership responsibilities and contributing to future expansion plans.
Interested? Apply today!
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