Job Description:

Senior Electrical Design Engineer | South Norfolk | Automotive
 
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly innovative engineering business at the forefront of automotive technology, where you'll play a key role in developing cutting-edge electromechanical systems that support the future of vehicle development and performance engineering.

Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to complex projects, influence technical direction, and see your designs progress from concept through to commissioning at customer sites worldwide.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the electrical design of complex electromechanical systems, including cabin, access systems and associated equipment.
• Lead assigned electrical engineering projects and technical workstreams from concept through to delivery, ensuring solutions meet agreed requirements, quality standards and project timelines.
• Develop testing procedures and provide technical guidance to support effective validation and commissioning activities.
• Perform design testing, commissioning and validation activities.
• Provide technical direction and support to engineers working on assigned activities, including sharing knowledge and supporting problem-solving.
• Develop 2D block line diagrams using CAD.
• Produce engineering drawings, specifications, BOM structures and part lists.
• Work with purchasing on costings for parts.
• Update existing 2D CAD designs and documentation.
• Work closely with other departments within the business and with suppliers.
• Coach and mentor engineers within EDES, sharing technical knowledge and supporting the development of engineering capability.
• Support the Chief Designer and Technical Director with technical activities, design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
• Travel worldwide to support build, testing, commissioning and servicing activities at customer sites.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience gained through a combination of education, apprenticeship, or practical engineering experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience working in an engineering environment.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects or technical workstreams.
• Experience providing technical guidance, coaching, or mentoring to other engineers.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.

Desirable

• AutoCAD experience
• Knowledge of, or experience working within, the automotive or motorsport sectors.
• Experience with automated, direct drive systems
• Experience with high-voltage systems
• Hands-on practical engineering experience, for example, manufacturing, assembly, vehicle maintenance, or similar.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Study support and clear career progression
• Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading automotive simulation technology with some of the world's most recognised automotive brands