Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Location
Washington, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom
Job description
Job description
Our client is looking to recruit a Lead Electrical Design Manager who will:
- Project lead and manager in electrical design.
- Responsible for reporting and efficiency.
- Collaborating with teams and departments to validate compliance of products.
- Consulting with customers & suppliers to identify and introduce product improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead team activities and develop safe working methods.
- Support the development of technical construction files for submission to third party auditors and support the process.
- Work within a team of people to control costs.
- Manage workloads and set priorities for the team.
- Manage CAD data within the solid works PDM environment.
- Design & specify hydraulic drive and control systems for MEWPs.
- Designing new machines and modifying the design of existing machines improve manufacturing in a lean manufacturing environment.
- Provide engineering advice and support to all departments in organisation with regards to electrical issues.
- Validate and test new machines and products to meet design intent and feedback.
- Develop test plans and software parameters for launch projects.
- Preparation of layout, assembly, and detail drawings in 2D and 3D.
- Recording of results and report writing.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Candidates MUST have a Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in electrical harness design (vehicles) an advantage.
- Minimum of 5+ years experience in Electrical Engineering.
- Excellent written & verbal skills.
- Be able to demonstrate methodical approach with accuracy & attention to detail.
- Understanding of systems design including hydraulics.
- Previous experience of working with MRP systems.
- Microsoft office knowledge.
Job tags
Salary
£55k per annum
