Production Design Engineer

Streamline Search; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search in Salisbury is seeking a Production Design Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design bespoke electrical control panels and systems for agricultural applications, support the sales process, and work closely with production to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The role requires a qualification in Electrical Engineering and at least two years' relevant experience, with proficiency in SEE Electrical and SolidWorks, and a proactive approach to BOMs and

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in production/electrical design.
• Experience designing electrical control panels and bespoke systems.
• Proficient with SEE Electrical and SolidWorks.
• Familiar with BOMs and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke electrical control panels and systems to meet customer specs.
• Produce wiring schematics, panel layouts and assembly drawings using SEE Electrical.
• Modify and maintain mechanical drawings with SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain BOMs and production routings in ERP.
• Collaborate with sales to review enquiries and prepare technical quotations.
• Provide technical support to customers and colleagues.
• Test and inspect panels prior to dispatch.
• Support new product development and continuous improvements.
• Maintain engineering documentation and drawings.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Team collaboration

Production design

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEE Electrical

SolidWorks

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Job description

Production Design Engineer - Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5

We're looking for an experienced Production Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business. Our client specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke electrical control systems for the agricultural sector and is looking to expand its close-knit team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll play a key role in designing bespoke control panels, supporting the sales process, and working closely with production to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

What's on offer

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Thursday (8:00am - 4:30pm) Friday (8:00am-3:30pm)

Location: Fully office-based

Holidays: 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Key responsibilities

• Design bespoke electrical control panels and control systems to meet customer specifications.
• Produce wiring schematics, panel layouts and assembly drawings using SEE Electrical.
• Modify and maintain mechanical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routings using Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
• Work closely with the sales team to review customer enquiries and prepare technical quotations.
• Provide technical advice and product support to both customers and internal colleagues.
• Carry out testing and quality inspections of completed control panels prior to dispatch.
• Support new product development and continuous product improvements.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings and BOMs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, sharing technical knowledge and supporting the wider team where required.
• There will be occasional customer interaction, including answering incoming calls and providing technical support when required.
• On very rare occasions, attend customer sites to assist with technical issues or breakdowns.

About you

• Qualified in Electrical Engineering or a similar engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a Production Design Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Control Panel Design Engineer or similar role.
• Experience designing electrical control panels and bespoke control systems.
• Proficient in SEE Electrical or similar electrical CAD software.
• Experience using SolidWorks to create and modify mechanical drawings.
• Good understanding of electrical principles, motors and associated control systems.
• Experience creating Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with customers and colleagues.
• A proactive team player who enjoys working within a collaborative office environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
• Knowledge of BS7671 (18th Edition).
• Knowledge of BS EN 60204.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, industrial controls or agricultural engineering.

If you're an experienced Production Design Engineer looking to join a supportive engineering business where you'll work on bespoke projects and play a key role within a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.