Electrical Engineer

Proactive Global; Stoke-on-Trent; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Proactive Global seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its security inspection technology division. You will provide technical leadership across product development projects, guiding concepts through production and ongoing support.

You will collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and Manufacturing to ensure projects meet technical, budget and delivery targets, support NPI programs, and drive lifecycle excellence.

Qualificações

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (BEng/BSc) or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' engineering experience in a technical environment.
• Experience overseeing technical activities, including design reviews and governance.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale or complex engineering projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to decisions.
• Good communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel when required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote).

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across product lines.
• Support planning and delivery of New Product Introduction programmes.
• Contribute to technical requirements, product specifications and engineering reviews.
• Review and approve technical documentation and testing procedures.
• Work with R&D to evaluate new technologies and future product development.
• Collaborate with Product Management to establish product requirements and delivery plans.
• Support transition of products from design into production with Manufacturing.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support configuration management, including BoMs and documentation.
• Provide input for bids, proposals and business development activities.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet customer requirements and contractual commitments.
• Communicate technical information effectively to technical teams and stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Time management

Willingness to travel

Formação

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related (BEng/BSc) or equivalent

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

EPLAN

SolidWorks

Descrição da vaga

Electrical Engineer

An established global engineering business specialising in security inspection technology is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team. The company develops inspection systems used accross high-security environments.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership across product development projects, supporting the delivery of new products from initial concept through to production and ongoing product support. You will work closely with Research & Development (R&D), Product Management, Manufacturing and other stakeholders to ensure engineering projects meet technical requirements, budgets, deadlines and quality standards.

The position involves a combination of project delivery, technical oversight, product development and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across product lines.


• Support the planning and delivery of New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes, ensuring projects meet agreed timelines, budgets and business objectives.


• Contribute to technical requirements, product specifications, project planning and engineering reviews.


• Review and approve technical documentation, testing procedures and engineering deliverables.


• Work with R&D teams to evaluate new technologies and support future product development.


• Collaborate with Product Management to establish product requirements and realistic delivery plans.


• Work with Manufacturing to support the transition of products from design into production.


• Provide technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and development through to ongoing support and end-of-life.


• Support configuration management activities, including Bills of Materials (BoMs) and product documentation.


• Provide technical input for bids, proposals and business development activities, including concept development and cost estimation.


• Ensure engineering solutions meet customer requirements, product performance expectations and contractual commitments.


• Communicate technical information effectively to technical teams and wider business stakeholders.

Requirments

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (BEng/BSc), or equivalent industry experience.


• Minimum of 5 years' engineering experience in a relevant technical environment.


• Experience overseeing technical activities, including design reviews, approvals and engineering governance.


• Proven experience delivering large-scale or complex engineering projects.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to decision-making.


• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.


• Strong organisational and time management skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.


• Adaptability and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and OneNote.


• Willingness to travel when required.

Desirable

• Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, EPLAN or SolidWorks.


• A Master's degree (MEng/MSc) in Engineering or a related discipline.


• Experience in security technology, defence, industrial systems, electronics, automation or capital equipment.