Lead Electrical Design Engineer

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.

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.