About the role:
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Design Engineer to shadow our Chief Design Engineer in the transition to planned semi-retirement.
What you’ll be doing:
* New product design from initial feasibility studies, prototyping, environmental, EMC and performance testing through to production testing and product launch.
* Meeting agreed project timescales and allocated budgets.
* Conduct detailed hardware and software design.
* Train & support of junior team members.
* Work with other disciplines within an integrated team.
* Generation of design, test and installation / user documentation & manuals.
* Design and build of special to type test equipment for production testing.
* Occasional installation and commissioning support on marine vessels within the UK and overseas.
* Delivering inhouse and customer training seminars.
* Liaise with Notified Bodies (TUV, DNV etc).
Your qualifications, skills and experiences:
Qualifications:
· Degree in electronic engineering including control system theory with a minimum of 7 years post-graduation experience.
Essential:
* Proven knowledge and experience of digital & analogue electronics technologies.
* Schematic design, capture and PCB layout.
* Ability to create and maintain technical documentation that supports the product development process including product specifications, manuals and end user instructions.
* Ability to create and give presentations to customers and partners.
* Experience of the full design lifecycle, including taking designs from initial negotiations through requirements capture, sub-system design, hardware design and test to final integration.
* Ability to work autonomously and to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Good man management skills.
* Understanding of qualification standards.
* Ability to demonstrate a good appreciation of cost and schedule constraints on designs, to meet programme needs.
* An inquisitive mind-set, articulate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required documentation:
· Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
· Full clean driving licence.
· Passport.
Desirable:
* Experience with marine vessel steering control and navigation systems would be especially desirable.
* Basic knowledge of hydraulic control systems.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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