Electrical Product Design Engineer

Electrical Product Design Engineer

£40-45,000+Bonus+Benefits

A great opportunity for anexperience Electrical  Engineer to join a Global;Manufacturer

Design, test, and validation of both low and high voltage automotive electrical systems. Ideally you will be an experienced electrical engineer in Automotive/ Aerospace / Defence / consumer / industrial equipment design. You must have extensive Design and Product Development experience with Electrical bias and will have worked in a manufacturing industry. Experience of working with Customers is essential as is a proactive solution driven approach to all tasks.

Please only apply if you live in South Wales or can travel to this location daily.

2-day Hybrid working option is available upon completing probationary period.

Flexible working times and 1:00pm finish on Fridays.

New Product Introduction

Product Development

Review customer specifications and others to determine requirements and/or feasibility for the product.

Designing to the requirements of both customer and regulatory standards.

Designing and 2D drafting of electrical harnesses in line with system requirements Participate in engineering design reviews as required.

Interact with vendors and customers on engineering design issues. Communicate with suppliers to understand capabilities and ensure cost-effective solutions.

Participate in the development of control strategy and control specifications.

Test and Validation support

Creating, executing test, and validating plans for products and components, documenting the results.

Create validation plans for component validation. Work with customers to develop the system performance to their satisfaction.

Create gap analysis on customer electrical requirements to identify current non-compliances. Then, create a work verification plan to close the issue.

Plan and support external test house compliance tests as per customer/legislative requirements.

Design and build prototype-testing equipment.

Customer support:

With support from the quality team, engage in technical investigations with customers through site visits and identify root causes. Work on corrective actions with suppliers.

Specific Qualifications:

Electrical Engineering degree. Design Engineers with an alternative qualification in Electrical Engineering and some relevant experience can be considered for the position such as electromechanical engineers.

Previous Work Experience:

Design/development environment is essential. Cabin HVAC/vehicle/battery thermal management experience would be ideal. Experience of working within the Automotive/ Aerospace / Defence / consumer / industrial equipment design industry would be desirable but not essential.

Specific Knowledge / Skills Competence:

Using the Creo 3D Cad package or similar is a distinct advantage but not essential.

Ability to understand/produce technical drawings.

Change management processes (PCN ECN etc…) Communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentations.

Excellent computer skills and competence in developing and using a PC and associated networks and systems to acquire, manipulate and disseminate information.

Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of software You must possess a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel as and when required.

25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays. Incur additional 5 holidays with time served.  

Applicants must have a legal right to work in the U.K without Company sponsorship.

Travel to work from; Cardiff, Cwmbran, Newport, Pontypridd, Merthyr, Ebbw Vale, Hereford, Swansea, Bridgend