Electrical Product Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Product Engineer to enhance their innovative electrical products. This role involves developing product specifications, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with quality teams to resolve product issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. This dynamic and supportive environment offers opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about electrical engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Educated in Engineering with electrical or electronics bias.
• Knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical products with manufacturing partners.
• Test products and coordinate external testing.
• Ensure compliance with BS EN safety standards.

Skills

Engineering discipline

Quality problem-solving

Electrical product application knowledge

Knowledge of British/European Standards

Collaboration with offshore factories

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Electrical Product Engineer

Annual Salary: £45,000-£50,000pa dependent on experience
Location: Bedfordshire, LU4
Job Type: Full-time

Reed Engineering are working with a well-established, thriving manufacturer and distributor of electrical products who are looking for someone to join them as an Electrical Product Engineer. This role is ideal for someone passionate about developing and enhancing electrical products, ensuring they meet high standards and regulations.

Day-to-day of the role:

1. Develop electrical products in liaison with manufacturing partners, establishing product specifications, writing product briefs, determining applicable standards and assessing samples.
2. Test and/or coordinate the external testing of products in development, investigating any product problems.
3. Establish product and packaging labelling and marking requirements including packaging labels, product instruction leaflets and data sheets.
4. Collaborate with the Quality Team to investigate product problems, report findings and manage product improvements with partner factories.
5. Ensure products comply with relevant BS EN safety standards and directives including EMC, REACH, and RoHS.
6. Produce and maintain technical literature including product specifications, packaging specifications, instruction leaflets, and data sheets.
7. Maintain up-to-date technical support files, including WEEE and packaging weight data.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Educated in an Engineering discipline with an electrical or electronics bias.
2. An appreciation of manufacturing processes, product standards and taking a quality approach to problem-solving.
3. Able to identify product features and benefits.
4. Knowledge of electrical product application and electrical installation, including work practices on building sites would be beneficial.
5. Ideally, knowledge of British/European Standards and legislation that relates to products within the company's portfolio.
6. Experience in collaborating with offshore factories remotely.
7. Ideally, knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations.
8. Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Personal Attributes:

1. Methodical, organised.
2. Disciplined approach to work problems and problem-solving.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Able to challenge and question effectively.
5. Work unsupervised using own initiative and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Opportunities for professional growth and development.
3. Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

To apply for this Electrical Product Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.