Design Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates

Location: Somerden Road, Hull

Hours: MondayThursday 08:0017:00, Friday 08:0014:30 (40 hours/week)

Salary: From £35,000 per annum depending on experience

Benefits: 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) Contributory pension scheme Life Assurance

About Us

Founded in Kingston upon Hull in 1991, Paneltex has grown from a specialist manufacturer of insulated cold storage panels into a global leader in temperature-controlled vehicle body solutions. With seven dedicated production facilities across the UK, we produce hundreds of refrigerated vehicle bodies, body kits, and portable cold stores every weektrusted by clients across various industries.

Were looking for a detail-driven and experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our busy engineering team in Hull. In this role, you'll design electrical systems and processes for our market-leading vehiclesturning concepts into working solutions that hit the road.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Developing and supporting electrical system designs using customer specifications
• Creating clear and accurate 2D wiring diagrams and Bills of Materials
• Ensuring all designs comply with IEE regulations and Whole Vehicle Type Approval
• Producing drawings to standard formats using recognised symbols and best practices
• Updating and improving existing drawings based on design changes or feedback
• Working closely with production, engineering, and other departments to ensure a smooth build process
• Getting hands-on with R&D projects that push innovation in vehicle design
• Liaising with the shop floor to support live production work
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2021
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor 2021 and Vault 2021
• Strong grasp of electrical systems and principles, particularly in automotive contexts
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot design issues early
• Ability to manage time, juggle workloads, and meet deadlines
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 1-5 years of hands-on experience in an automotive electrical environment
• Proven background in installation, inspection, testing, and fault finding of electrical systems
• Qualification in Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering
• Additional qualifications or certifications in Automotive Electrical Systems are advantageous
• Familiarity with IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and Whole Vehicle Type Approval compliance
  
  

Why Paneltex?

Were a forward-thinking, fast-growing UK manufacturer committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Join a collaborative and driven team where your work has a real-world impact. At Paneltex, we value fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and dedication to craft.

Paneltex is an inclusive employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other personal factor. We would welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants.

Please note: This is an on-site role based in Hull. Remote or hybrid working is not available.

We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

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