Design Engineer (Electrical)

Motorsport Network, LLC; Dovenby; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Sport UK is recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop high-performance electrical systems for world-class motorsport programmes. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative concepts from concept through to manufacture and testing.

The role requires strong CAD skills, electrical engineering knowledge and attention to detail, with experience in high-performance environments being highly valued.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification required (BEng/MEng).
• Experience designing electrical systems, circuits and wiring harnesses.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD to create schematics and docs.
• Manufacturing knowledge of electrical assembly and connectors.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and vehicle electrical architecture.
• High attention to detail in engineering documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Logical, analytical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems, wiring harnesses and components using 3D CAD.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, diagrams and BOMs.

Skills

Engineering Qualification

Electrical Design Experience

CAD & Design Skills

Manufacturing Knowledge

Electrical Engineering Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

IT Literacy

Education

BEng or MEng in Motorsport Engineering / Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Raid and a variety of global customer racing activities. We have an exciting opportunity to recruit for an experienced and motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our Design team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the design, development and continuous improvement of high-performance electrical systems and components used across our world-class motorsport programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will be responsible for delivering innovative engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture, assembly and testing.

The role responsibilities include:

• Electrical Design: Design and develop electrical systems, wiring harnesses, circuits and components using 3D CAD software, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability and manufacturing requirements.
• CAD & Technical Documentation: Produce and maintain detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, bill of materials and supporting technical documentation to company standards.
• Concept Development: Generate innovative electrical engineering concepts, evaluate design options and develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Electrical Analysis: Perform electrical calculations and design reviews to validate system performance functionality and reliability.
• Design Validation: Support prototype manufacture, testing and development programmes, implementing design improvements based on test and operational feedback.
• Engineering Change Control: Manage electrical design changes throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring accurate documentation and effective configuration control.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical design, electrical, workshop, purchasing, quality and event teams to ensure successful project delivery within demanding timescales.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve electrical system performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost efficiency across existing and future projects.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Essential Criteria & Skills:

• Engineering Qualification: BEng or MEng degree qualification in Motorsport Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Electrical Design Experience: Experience designing electrical systems, circuits, wiring harnesses, or electrical components within a high-performance engineering environment.
• CAD & Design Skills: Strong proficiency using 3D CAD software to create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and detailed engineering documentation.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Good understanding of electrical assembly, wiring harness manufacture, connectors, terminals and associated manufacturing processes.
• Electrical Engineering Knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, circuit design, electrical systems, sensors, actuators and vehicle electrical architecture.
• Attention to Detail: High levels of accuracy and attention to detail when producing engineering documentation.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Problem Solving: A logical and analytical approach to troubleshooting and resolving electrical engineering challenges.
• Time Management: Ability to manage workloads effectively and deliver tasks to agreed deadlines.
• IT Literacy: Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and engineering software packages.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience using CAD software preferably CATIA V5.
• Previous experience within motorsport, automotive or another high-performance engineering environment.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, CAN networks, data acquisition or control systems would be advantageous.

WHY US

Operating a renowned global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our engineering team; and the key to our continuing success starts with you having influence throughout the core procedures of all our vehicles – from concepts and original designs, to running test programmes and defining the means to enhance maximum performance.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 30th October