Electrical Design Engineer

Copello Global; Poole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dorset is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design of high-performance products. This role involves overseeing the product lifecycle and ensuring all designs meet relevant standards. Candidates should have at least 8 years of electrical design experience, proficiency in CAD tools, and a related degree. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Electrical design.
• Proficient with Electrical CAD tools.
• Experience with design verification and product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of products to meet standards.
• Ensure designs meet quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Act as Design Project Leader for assigned projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Electrical CAD tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Dorset

Join Us. Shape the Future of Technology.

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to make a real impact? We’re looking for a driven and innovative professional to join our engineering team, where you’ll take a leading role in designing high-performance, reliable products that solve real-world problems.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle — from concept through to delivery — and be involved in everything from hands-on design to project leadership. If you’re passionate about developing cutting-edge solutions and want to be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Lead electrical design of products to meet customer, legislative, and internal standards.
• Ensure designs meet quality (accuracy), schedule (on time), and cost (within budget) targets.
• Maintain high professional standards across all design activities and provide technical guidance to colleagues.
• Support other departments with technical input for new business opportunities, including required documentation.
• Act as Design Project Leader (DPL) for assigned projects, responsible for the technical delivery and coordination of project teams.
• Contribute to departmental planning, budget management, and staff development.
• Suggest improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, or cost-effectiveness.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Electrical design.
• Proficient with Electrical CAD tools, MRP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with design verification, product development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration is desirable.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Product Management, and Management

Industries

• Maritime Transportation, Shipbuilding, and Defense and Space Manufacturing