Design Engineer (Electrical)

Interaction Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected electrical engineering firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Design Engineer. You'll develop electrical designs, create wiring diagrams, and lead CE marking activities. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering, proven design experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual discretionary bonus

4.5% pension contribution

Life insurance and health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking and refreshments

Early finish on Fridays

Professional development and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design, ideally including machinery.
• Familiarity with IEC 60204 and IEC 61439 standards.
• Strong understanding of CE marking and DFMEA processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and supporting documentation.
• Create wiring diagrams and component layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Review and approve design work from team members.
• Lead CE marking activities and conduct DFMEAs for new designs.
• Maintain design quality through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Support R&D, product testing, and technical investigations.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and customer support teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication

Teamwork

3D CAD tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk Inventor

Creo

Siemens NX

Job description

Job Role: Design Engineer (Electrical)
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Salary: £40,000-£50,000
Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:15–17:00, Fri 08:15–13:00
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Client:
A respected UK manufacturer with over a century of expertise in electrical engineering. Their dedicated load bank division, Power Prove, delivers high-performance solutions for testing and validating electrical systems across sectors such as energy, automation, marine, telecoms, and rail. Serving clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the company is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability.

The Package:
• Competitive base salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 4.5% pension contribution
• Life insurance and health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking and refreshments
• Early finish on Fridays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

The Requirements:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience in electrical design, ideally including machinery
• Familiarity with IEC 60204 and IEC 61439 standards
• Strong understanding of CE marking and DFMEA processes
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor, Creo, or Siemens NX

The Responsibilities:
• Develop electrical designs and supporting documentation
• Create wiring diagrams and component layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
• Review and approve design work from team members
• Lead CE marking activities and conduct DFMEAs for new designs
• Maintain design quality through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Support R&D, product testing, and technical investigations
• Collaborate with production, sales, and customer support teams
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of engineering projects
• Apply relevant industry standards and regulations
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the division

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across various industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Reegan on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Interaction Recruitment

Location:

Posted:

Aug 13th 2025

Closes:

Sep 13th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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