Electrical Design Engineer

P+S Recruitment are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting for a Electrical Design Engineer to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, permanent basis.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the full design process, from initial sales enquiry through to production, manufacture, site assembly and installation.
• Produce technical drawings, production drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to meet customer requirements.
• Create and maintain electrical and mechanical drawings for standard products and customer-specific projects.
• Control, revise and maintain all technical drawings and project documentation throughout the design and development process.
• Provide timely technical solutions to overcome design and manufacturing challenges while meeting budget and customer requirements.
• Research and identify suitable components and suppliers, maintaining positive supplier relationships and resolving technical issues.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications required for product manufacture.
• Ensure designs and manufacturing processes comply with relevant British and International Standards, keeping standards and specifications regularly reviewed and up to date.
• Support the Sales and Manufacturing teams with technical information and solutions.

Person Specification:

• Minimum HND in an electrical engineering discipline.
• 2-3 years recent experience of using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of electrical project drawings.
• Knowledge of Oil & Gas and Maritime Industries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and on project teams.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel.  
• A pro-active approach to role tasks.
• An ability to take a logical approach to role tasks.

Working Hours & Benefits:

• Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week
• Flexible start time between 08:00-09:00 and finish between 16:00-17:00
• Overtime subject to project requirements – paid at enhanced rate where applicable.
• Holiday entitlement 33 days per year (8 statutory, 3 taken for Christmas shut down).
• Life assurance (4 x salary).
• Family private medical insurance available.
• Company sick pay scheme for long term sickness (subject to time served).