Lead Electrical Design Engineer
4 days ago
Glasgow
Position: Lead Electrical Design Engineer Job ID: 974395 Location: Wroxham, Norfolk Type: Permanent Salary: £50 - £55,000 HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies available across the UK and overseas. We are recruiting for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established marine manufacturing business. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will lead the production and delivery of detailed electrical design packages for a range of luxury vessels. This role requires strong knowledge of marine AC and DC electrical systems, along with the ability to produce accurate electrical schematics, panel drawings and cable-running schedules. Duties and Responsibilities: • Oversee and maintain electrical design standards across the vessel range., • Produce, check, update and issue 2D electrical schematics and panel drawings using AutoCAD., • Develop project-specific electrical design information for Production., • Produce accurate cable-running schedules, considering manufacturing and installation requirements., • Establish clear scopes of supply using project Master Work Lists., • Lead the Electrical Design Change Request process., • Ensure electrical design information is accurate and delivered within agreed deadlines., • Provide technical guidance to Electrical Designers and Electrical Production Managers., • Manage resources and workloads within the Electrical Design team., • Work closely with Production, Engineering, Joinery, Procurement and Client Management teams., • Attend development, production and project meetings, responding to technical feedback., • Support the electrical design requirements of external suppliers., • Ensure designs reflect project variations and production requirements., • Contribute to product improvement, R&D and value-engineering projects., • Identify opportunities to improve electrical systems, quality and manufacturing efficiency., • Keep up to date with developments and best practices in marine electrical technology. Qualifications and Requirements:, • In-depth knowledge of marine AC and DC electrical systems, materials and installation techniques., • Strong understanding of electrical installation within yacht or small-craft production., • Sound knowledge of vessel systems, component locations and installation requirements., • Significant electrical design experience within the marine industry or a comparable engineering environment., • Strong AutoCAD skills with experience producing detailed 2D electrical drawings., • Able to interpret manufacturing and installation requirements and translate them into accurate design information., • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook., • Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality., • Able to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines., • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments., • Proactive, organised and confident taking ownership of design activities., • Design-related degree, relevant qualification or equivalent electrical design experience., • 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification. Desirable Experience:, • This role would suit someone from the Marine Industry but they will also look at Automotive or Aerospace., • Marine digital switching systems such as CZone., • Yacht or small-craft production., • Leading or coordinating electrical design resources., • BMEA Marine Electrical Technician qualification. This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, which has been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ