Design Engineer

prysmiangroup; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian in Wrexham seeks a Power Grids Development Engineer to drive design, development and qualification of energy cables for the Power grid business. You will manage end-to-end R&D activities, from material selection to sample testing, ensuring designs are cost-effective and compliant with customer specifications.

The role involves leading design changes, supporting customer inquiries, and coordinating with suppliers and the Quality function during audits.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering subject.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate problem solving and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, development and testing of energy cables for the Power grid business at Wrexham.
• Manage the design, development, and qualification processes through Accolade project management system.
• Provide technical support to customer inquiries and contracts.
• Lead design changes and material substitutions for cost reduction.
• Prepare raw material specifications and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create Technical Instructions within Wrexham plant.
• Plan and execute sample testing for R&D and product qualification.
• Evaluate sustainable materials and new suppliers to reduce environmental footprint.
• Liaise with external suppliers to align projects with business needs and report to UK R&D director.
• Support Quality function during external audits.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

POSITION: Power Grids Development Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
LOCATION: Wrexham
REPORTING TO: R&D - Innovation and DTC Senior Manager

Who we are:

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Job Summary

The Powergrids Development Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and qualification of energy cables for the Wrexham plant. This role focuses on the end-to-end R&D process, including material selection, product approvals, and sample testing to ensure designs are cost-effective, sustainable, and compliant with customer specifications.

Outline of Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, development and testing of energy cables for the Power grid business manufactured at Wrexham to be both cost effective and fully meet the specification and customer requirements.
• Management of the design, development, and qualification processes through the Accolade project management system.
• Provide technical support to customer enquiries and contracts.
• Active involvement in the management of product design changes.
• Responsibility for product cost reduction (DTC), approval of alternative materials and preparation of associated raw material specifications.
• Responsible for Technical Instructions within Wrexham plant.
• Manage the planning and execution of sample testing for R&D and product qualification.
• Evaluate and introduce sustainable materials and alternative suppliers to reduce the environmental footprint of cable designs.
• Technical liaison with external suppliers of raw materials for identifying and coordinating new projects to meet business needs.
• Provide regular updates to the R&D UK director on tasks and projects including presentations.
• Support to the Quality function during external third party process and product audits.

Qualifications

• Educated preferably up to degree level or similar in a relevant Engineering subject.
• A high degree of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills, tenacity and capability to work independently on projects or as part of a team.
• Product knowledge including materials and cable manufacturing processes would be advantageous, but suitable training will be provided.
• IT skills in MS Office necessary. Experience with SAP would be advantageous but suitable training will be provided.
• Applicants should be customer and service focused and able to communicate at all levels, with both technical and non-technical people.

Our selection process:

• Application
• HR interview
• Hiring Manager interviews

Equal Opportunity Statement

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our busi