Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Our prestigious manufacturing client are currently seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer.  

You will play a key role in the design and development of the electrical systems across their yacht range. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will be responsible for producing accurate and detailed electrical drawing packages, including electrical schematics, panel designs and cable running schedules for their yachts.

This is a highly technical role with a tangible output, providing accurate 2D CAD information to support Production. You will also contribute to product improvement, R&D and value engineering projects, ensuring best practice is incorporated into both new designs and existing models.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Joinery, Procurement, Client Managers and the wider Design team, you will help ensure electrical design standards, quality and consistency are maintained across the range.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

You will:

• Have in-depth knowledge of marine AC and DC electrical systems, materials and techniques.
• Have a strong understanding of electrical installation within small craft production.
• Have a sound understanding of yacht systems, including component locations and installation requirements.
• Have significant electrical design experience, ideally within a marine or comparable environment.
• Have strong AutoCAD skills and be confident producing detailed 2D electrical drawings.
• Have good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Be able to interpret manufacturing and installation requirements and translate these into accurate design information.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Production, Engineering, Procurement and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Design-related degree or relevant qualification, or equivalent electrical design experience.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification.
• BMEA Marine Electrical Technician qualification (Desirable).

Main Responsibilities:

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Oversee and maintain electrical design standards across the range.
• Produce, check, update and issue accurate 2D electrical schematic and panel drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop contract-specific 2D CAD electrical information for Production.
• Produce accurate cable running schedules, considering manufacturing processes and installation requirements.
• Establish clear and accurate scopes of supply using the project's Master Work List.
• Lead the Electrical Design Change Request (DCR) process across the range.
• Ensure electrical design information is delivered accurately and to agreed deadlines.

Design Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical oversight to the wider Electrical Design team and Electrical Production Managers to ensure required deliverables and deadlines are achieved.
• Maintain and manage resources within the Electrical Design team and work closely with Production, Electrical, Engineering and Joinery teams to ensure designs meet manufacturing and installation requirements.
• Attend development, production and project meetings, providing timely technical information and responding to production feedback.
• Work with Client Managers and Procurement to manage the electrical design aspects of the external supply chain.
• Contribute to management reporting and ensure design information reflects contract variations and production requirements.

Product Improvement & Innovation

• Contribute to product improvement, R&D and value engineering project and identify opportunities to improve electrical systems, quality, consistency and manufacturing efficiency.
• Keep up to date with developments in marine electrical technology and apply relevant best practice across the range.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with marine digital switching systems such as CZone and marine lighting systems and system integration.
• Experience with marine electrical and hybrid drive systems.
• Experience working within yacht or small craft production.
• Experience leading or coordinating electrical design resources.

If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for the opportunity to work on some of the world's most prestigious sailing yachts, we'd love to hear from you.

For further details regarding this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the large number of applications, we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd