Electrical Design Manager

Anord Mardix; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anord Mardix is seeking an Electrical Design Manager to lead their UK electrical design team, focusing on high-quality designs for critical power solutions. This role involves mentoring engineers, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving innovation within the department of a globally recognized company.

Benefits

Annual pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme

Group Life Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to qualified counselors

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Electrical Design/Electrical Engineering.
• Experience managing a team and overseeing project execution.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design team, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Oversee design and development of electrical drawings and BOMs.
• Manage performance of the team and support junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

AutoCAD

Problem Solving

Education

BEng/MEng/CEng

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

Job description

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Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.

At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you.

Job Summary

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Electrical Design Manager located in Kendal OR Blackburn.

In this role, you will lead our electrical design team, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This role is pivotal in maintaining & growing Anord Mardix's reputation as a market leader in the critical power industry.

What a typical day looks like:

Lead and manage the UK electrical design team, providing guidance and support

Oversee the design and development of electrical drawings (Schematics & General Arrangement) and associated Bill of Materials (BOM’s) for all Anord Mardix products

Ensure all designs comply with the relevant industry standards and regional regulations

Manage resource allocation to align with planning management functions and project timelines

Maintain Electrical Design CAD Blocks and libraries to ensure compliance

Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless project execution

Manage performance of the electrical design team and identify both individual and team areas of investment & improvement whilst mentoring and developing junior engineers within the team

Conduct design reviews and provide technical expertise to the projects team

Contribute innovatively with the Quality & Engineering Systems departments to improve business best practice

Provide technical support to internal technical, mechanical, production and supply chain team departments where required

Maintain accurate & complete design records in line with our document control function

Participate in all aspects of “team” development and goal achievement “Engineering Excellence”

Help drive continuous improvement activities within engineering

Promote proactive risk identification, mitigation, and resolution; opportunity & issues identification throughout the project lifecycle

Resolving technical queries both internally and externally.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Relevant engineering qualifications (BEng/MEng/CEng are preferred) or comparable industrial experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Electrical Design / Electrical Engineering role with proven strong leadership and team management skills essential

AutoCAD experience essential and AutoCAD Electrical experience or similar (E-plan / Promis-e experience) advantageous

Previous exposure & Knowledge of LV Distribution systems, PLC, Interlocking, small power & lighting, AC/DC power supplies, earthing systems etc. is advantageous

Ability to read and interpret product standards, customer specifications and electrical single line diagrams / schematics

Knowledge of PLM tools such as Autodesk Vault as well as knowledge of ERP tools is advantageous

Demonstrated pro-active, practical & flexible approach to work

Excellent interpersonal, communication; verbal, written and presentational skills are essential

A valid full driving license is required, with occasional travel as needed

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

A merit-based annual pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme and long service awards

Referral bonus

Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible/Remote/HybridWork based on your Job Function

Support in your well-being by access to

Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice

On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.