Electrical Design Engineer

Thompson Aero; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK seeks an Electrical Engineer to deliver innovative design solutions for new projects and product customizations. Responsibilities include vendor liaison, supporting prototyping, and creating documentation. The ideal candidate has an electrical/mechanical degree and proficiency in design software. The role offers competitive salary, annual bonuses, and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

33 days annual leave

Flexi-time working

Employee referral bonus

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Career progression

Discounted gym membership

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in an engineering environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with vendors for project support.
• Creating documentation such as Test Plans for electrical testing.
• Support Engineering team to meet milestone dates.

Skills

Design software packages (AutoCad, Pro E, Solidworks, Catia)

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Results driven

Relationship building

Education

Relevant Degree/Apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for working within multi–disciplined Engineering teams to deliver innovative design solutions for new concepts & customization of existing products for our customers across the globe, ensuring delivery to cost, time, quality & adherence to strict aerospace regulations and suitability for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with 3rd party vendors in support of projects.
• Supporting prototyping for new projects considering the implications of issues such as cost, safety, and time constraints.
• Creating relevant documentation, such as Test Plans and Reports for electrical testing of seats.
• Supporting customer meetings as required.
• Providing end–to–end support on an electrical basis throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Supporting the Engineering team to achieve key milestone dates and work with internal stakeholders to assist with production investigating, troubleshooting, and resolution of build and test issues.
• Supporting change management through research, concepts, design reviews, trade studies, impact analysis, and implementation.

Reward

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi–time working
• GBP5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Dedicated employee parking
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Discounted Gym membership
• Local charity /sponsorship activities
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

Requirements

Essential

• Hold a relevant Degree/Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or a minimum of 2 years working in an engineering environment.
• Previous experience with one of the design software packages such as AutoCad, Pro E, Solidworks, Catia, etc.
• Proficient with MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface with Customers, manufacturing, suppliers, and production.
• Results driven with a can–do attitude to ensure solutions.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.

Desirable

• Experience of Electrical Design within a design and manufacturing environment.
• Previous 3D Harness routing or Pipe routing experience.
• Previous experience writing test plans/reports.

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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