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Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Matchtech
📍 Ashley Heath
💷 £65,000 - AnnumElectronicsRemoteHybrid
Job description
Senior Electrical Design Engineer<br><br>Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.<br><br>Permanent | Full‑Time | Hybrid Working Available<br><br>We are supporting a long‑established engineering organisation with a strong heritage in delivering high‑reliability, safety‑critical products for demanding and regulated environments. Due to continued growth and a major design‑to‑manufacture programme, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to strengthen their engineering capability.<br><br>This is a genuinely hands‑on design role, offering end‑to‑end involvement in product development - from concept and detailed design through to manufacture and test.<br><br>The Role<br><br>As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of electrical systems across a range of ruggedised and mission‑critical products. You will work closely with mechanical engineers, project managers, supply chain, and test teams to ensure designs are robust, compliant, and ready for manufacture.<br><br>The engineering function is structured around product‑aligned business units, meaning you may support different product areas depending on programme priorities. This provides a varied workload and the opportunity to apply your design expertise across multiple applications.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Design and develop electrical systems in line with customer requirements, legislation, and internal design control processes<br>Deliver designs to agreed standards of quality, cost, and schedule, supporting design‑to‑manufacture programmes with fixed delivery milestones<br>Produce and review technical documentation to support design, verification, compliance, and manufacture<br>Support the transition of designs into production and test, working closely with supply chain and manufacturing teams<br>Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers where appropriate<br>Contribute to design reviews and, at senior level, take responsibility for design sign‑off<br>Support new business activities by providing technical input and cost estimates<br>Identify and implement process and design improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety<br><br>What We're Looking For<br><br>Essential<br><br>Strong background in electrical / electronic design within an engineering or manufacturing environment<br>Proven experience taking designs from concept through to manufacture<br>Strong design capability - this role is design‑led, not purely support‑based<br>Experience working to structured design and quality processes<br>Comfortable operating in a programme‑driven environment with fixed deadlines<br>Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and with non‑engineering stakeholders<br><br>Desirable<br><br>Experience in manufacturing, maritime, naval, or ruggedised equipment environments<br>Exposure to regulated or safety‑critical industries<br>Professional registration (MIET, CEng, or working towards)<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>Engineering Degree<br> or<br>HNC / HND with significant xwzovoh relevant industry experience<br><br>Working Pattern & Environment<br><br>37 hours per week <br>Monday-Thursday: 8 hours per day<br>Friday: 5 hours<br>Hybrid working available (typically 3 days on‑site, 2 days remote)<br>Occasional travel to other sites may be required<br><br>Security & Eligibility<br><br>BPSS clearance required<br>Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)<br>Dual nationals considered<br>Role subject to ITAR compliance checks<br><br>Why Apply?<br><br>Work on technically challenging, real‑world engineering products<br>Strong emphasis on quality design and engineering best practice<br>Opportunity to work across multiple product lines and disciplines<br>Supportive engineering culture with scope for professional development<br>Hybrid working and a balanced weekly working patternIf you are a Senior Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys seeing designs through to manufacture and thrives in a technically demanding environment, this role offers an excellent next step
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