Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Purpose:



* To undertake in an efficient and cost-effective manner, activities described in the clients procedures for Design and Design Control.



* To undertake management and technical activities associated with the Electrical/Electronic design of products.



* Ensure the company's Electrical/Electronic design and development objectives are achieved when contributing to product and project activities.



Specific Job Responsibilities:



* Electrical/Electronic design of products in accordance with customer and legislative requirements and our internal procedures.



* Ensure the company's product design and development requirements are met in terms of quality (accuracy), programme (on time) and cost (within budget).



* Maintain the appropriate professional standards on projects and provide guidance and support to other Engineers and employees on all matters relating to Electrical/Electronic design, development, verification and manufacture to the relevant standards.



* Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant technology and practice with a particular emphasis on Electrical/Electronic Engineering including commercial and rugged equipment.



* Provide technical support to other departments on the design aspects of new business and provide the appropriate documentation when requested.



* To act as Design Project Leader (DPL) on projects allocated by the Engineering Manager.



* Directly responsible for the technical management and motivation of staff allocated to projects to achieve programme milestones when acting as Design Project Leader.



General Responsibilities:



* Take a lead role in the conception, development and design of innovative technology to enable the Engineering team to support our strategic goal for innovation, including being a Design Project Leader (DPL) having full involvement with customers from inception to delivery.



* Undertake concept design and sufficient detail design, and offer guidance thereon, as is necessary to support technical staff allocated to specific projects and product development.



* Provide or obtain estimated prime cost information to enable new tasks and projects to be priced and quoted.



* Develop and control system technical specifications, programmes, and cost plans for design and development projects.



* Management of all activities undertaken, reporting on the technical aspects and resource utilisation achieved.



* Plan and direct day to day activity of team members responsible for contributing to design and development.



* Provide inputs on departmental policy, budgets and staff development.



* To report to management any comments or suggestions which may improve efficiency, safety and cost.



* Identify, justify and implement process improvements to ensure design procedures are cost effective and aligned to business / product requirements.



* To carry out any other duties that may be delegated by senior management being commensurate with the conduct of the company’s business.



Knowledge & Experience:



* 8 years relevant industry experience in Electrical/Electronic design.



* Working knowledge of Electrical/Electronic CAD software, MRP systems and MS Office



Education & Qualifications:



* C.Eng. or other professional registration desirable.



* Appropriate Engineering Degree qualification