Electrical Development Engineer | King's Lynn, Norfolk | £55,000 | Full time

Job Board Direct; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative engineering seeks an Electrical Development Engineer to drive New Product Development and provide technical support for sales and service teams. This role involves creating training courses, managing customer demonstrations, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and contributing to continuous product improvement. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and show strong analytical and communication skills, coupled with a proactive approach to technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Full UK driver's license and valid passport.
• Knowledge of relevant regulation and legislation for equipment use.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of New Product Development.
• Conduct training sessions for customers on powered equipment.
• Ensure availability of equipment for demonstrations and maintain demonstration areas.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Education

Min. Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Development Engineer (Equipment)

Location: Kings Lynn

Reporting to: Head of Innovation & NPD

Summary:

The Electrical Development Engineer is responsible for creating training courses, supporting sales with equipment demonstrations, supporting the Service team with quality trouble shooting, technical documentation, leading the technical aspects of New Product Development and where specific electrical competence is required for our products.

Standard Activities:

• Maintain a deep understanding of our products including their features, specifications, and applications.
• Ensure a well-maintained fleet of equipment is available for customer demonstrations.
• Ensure demonstration areas in Minworth and Kings Lynn are fit for purpose, kept tidy and safe to provide professional locations for customer visits.
• Conduct training sessions for customers and internal teams on powered equipment, ensuring effective communication and understanding of key features and benefits.
• Support marketing with creation of media content for powered equipment, ensuring the features and benefits, as well and functionalities of our
• equipment is communicated effectively and professionally to customers.
• Lead technical aspects of NPD for powered equipment. Providing technical insights, testing prototypes, supporting customer field trials, creating quality
• documentation as well technical data, user manuals and specifications within the NPI process.
• Support compliance in identifying and obtaining correct standards for new products within the NPI Process.
• Stay informed about competitor and market activities, trends and latest developments that could affect the equipment assortment. Take a proactive approach to identify opportunities for Existing Product Development, process improvements and media content execution that contribute to the continuous enhancement of products and services.
• Support the business with technical expertise, investigations on warranty claims, quality issues and general trouble shooting of powered equipment and electrical queries.

Skills/Attributes:

· Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively

· A self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment

· Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset

· Numerical skills

· Good communication skills and the ability to present ideas to a broad range of stakeholders

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and provide effective solutions.

· Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive work environment.

· Demonstrated ability to contribute to new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

· Full UK driver's license and valid passport.

· Knowledge of relevant regulation and legislation that covers the use of equipment.

· Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals

· Min. Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

· Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement methodology.

Behaviours:

· Defining and checking expectations

· Strategic awareness

· Quality awareness

· Problem-solving

· Commitment

· Thoroughness

Compliance:

· Adhere to all applicable policies, including company rules, policies and procedures as amended and updated from time to time.

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