Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer

CIIH Ltd T/A Headway Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer to join their expanding team in Leeds. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to lead in the design, development, and testing of innovative power switchgear products. With a focus on quality and compliance, you will manage complex projects while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. The company values initiative and offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and looking for a pivotal role in a growing organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus buy and sell options

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in power switchgear and electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD LT and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new products for timely market release.
• Oversee technical and commercial aspects of project management.

Skills

Power switchgear expertise

Electrical engineering principles

Mechanical engineering principles

Project management

Tendering processes

Product design and development

Leadership capabilities

Commercial awareness

Self-driven initiative

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Schneider/Merlin switchgear

Job description

Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer

Location: Leeds Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Role Summary:

Our client, a successful and well-established manufacturer and supplier of electrical power switchboards, is looking for a Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a newly created role due to continued business growth, providing a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take a lead role in both the tendering and production of electrical switchboards, and also the design, development and testing of new power switchgear products.

As a Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer, you will oversee technical design, lifetime quality, conformity and product testing as well as cost estimation and project management as a key part in the Company’s growth. Opportunities for progression may exist for the right candidate to step into a leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take a pivotal role in the costing and tendering of electrical switchboards, ensuring high-quality solutions.
• Maintain full ownership of complex projects from enquiry through to fabrication.
• Lead the design and development of new products, bringing them to market in a timely and cost effect manner
• Ensure the completion of all relevant technical file documents including producing operation and maintenance guides.
• Oversee both the technical and commercial aspects of project management.
• Prepare and issue technical drawings using AutoCAD LT for client approval and production.
• Engage with contractors / subcontractors to support design specification, working closely with tendering engineers to ensure the best customer solution
• Act as a key point of contact for customers, providing expert advice and technical guidance.
• Work closely with internal teams, including design, production, and sales, to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance within the team.
• Play an integral role in the company’s expansion, including contributions to a new production facility.
• Utilise Schneider/Merlin switchgear (Prisma, PowerPact, ACB’s, EcoStruxure) and power factor correction systems where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with BS Standard Fuse Boards (Miniform, Red Spot) and other industry regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the company’s technical innovation.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in power switchgear (Schneider preferred).
• Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD LT and familiarity with production processes.
• Experience in managing projects, commercial operations, and tendering processes.
• Demonstrable knowledge of product design and development
• Experience in working through formal testing processes (BS EN 60947-1 and 61439-1)
• Strong leadership capabilities, with proven experience working with internal teams
• Ability to engage with contractors, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
• Self-driven with the ability to take initiative and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical and financial considerations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000.
• 23 days holiday plus buy and sell options (increasing with service).
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer to play a key role in a growing company while taking on leadership responsibilities and contributing to future expansion plans.

Interested? Apply today!