Design Engineer (Electrical)

M-Sport UK

Dovenby

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discount reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

M-Sport UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the Design team at Dovenby Hall. You will design electrical systems, wiring harnesses and circuits, using 3D CAD to meet performance, reliability and manufacturing requirements.

You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, workshop and quality teams, driving design improvements through prototype and test cycles, while maintaining rigorous documentation and configuration control.

Qualifications

Engineering Qualification: BEng or MEng in Motorsport/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
Experience designing electrical systems, circuits, wiring harnesses or components in high-performance engineering environments.
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software to create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and detailed documentation.
Good understanding of electrical assembly, wiring harness manufacture, connectors and manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, circuit design, sensors, actuators and vehicle electrical architectures.
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail when producing engineering documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
Logical and analytical approach to troubleshooting electrical engineering challenges.
Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
Competent user of Microsoft Office and engineering software packages.

Responsibilities

Electrical design of systems, wiring harnesses, circuits and components using 3D CAD, meeting performance and manufacturing requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve electrical system performance, reliability and cost efficiency.
Support prototype manufacture, testing and development programmes with design improvements.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD & design

Manufacturing knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

IT literacy

Education

BEng or MEng in Motorsport Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

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

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 &, 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.

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.

ABOUT THE COMPANY WHY US

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.