Electrical Design Engineer

The Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of temperature-controlled vehicle bodies is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Hull. This role involves designing electrical systems for innovative vehicles, producing detailed schematics, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Successful candidates will have 3-5 years of automotive experience and a degree in Electrical or Automotive Engineering.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in an automotive electrical environment.
• Proven background in installation, inspection, testing, and fault finding of electrical systems.
• Familiarity with IEE Wiring Regulations and Whole Vehicle Type Approval compliance.

Responsibilities

• Designing and refining electrical systems in line with customer requirements.
• Producing 2D wiring schematics and 3D models.
• Collaborating across departments to ensure efficient builds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Hull

Salary: GBP35k + Dependant On Experience

Hours: Mon Thurs 8am 5pm Fri 8am 2pm

The Recruitment Group is working with a leading manufacturer of temperature–controlled vehicle bodies and portable cold storage solutions. Their reputation is built on quality, innovation, and a dedication to meeting the unique needs of their clients.

Purpose of the Electrical Design Engineer Role:

Our client is looking for a detail–driven and experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their busy engineering team in Hull. In this role, you'll design electrical systems and processes for our market–leading vehicles turning concepts into working solutions that hit the road.

Key Responsibilities for an Electrical Design Engineer:

• Designing and refining electrical systems in line with customer requirements and technical specifications
• Producing precise and easy–to–understand 2D wiring schematics, 3D models, and Bills of Materials
• Ensuring all electrical designs meet current IEE regulations and comply with Whole Vehicle Type Approval standards
• Creating technical drawings using standardised formats, industry–recognised symbols, and best design practices
• Revising and enhancing existing documentation to reflect updates, improvements, or feedback
• Collaborating across departments engineering, production, and others to ensure efficient and accurate builds
• Actively participating in R&D projects to drive innovation in vehicle electrical systems
• Providing real–time support to manufacturing teams during live builds on the shop floor

Key Requirements for an Electrical Design Engineer:

• 3 5 years of hands–on experience in an automotive electrical environment
• Proven background in installation, inspection, testing, and fault finding of electrical systems
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering
• Additional qualifications or certifications in Automotive Electrical Systems are advantageous
• Familiarity with IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and Whole Vehicle Type Approval compliance
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot design issues early
• Ability to manage time, juggle workloads, and meet deadlines

Please contact Recruitment Group on the contact details provided.

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