Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Marine Industry

Lead Electrical Design Engineer for Luxury Boatbuilder
Southampton
GBP50K- GBP55KPA
Essential Experience: Marine Industry Background Required
Are you a seasoned Electrical Engineer with a background in the Marine industry and experience leading a team? Our client, a prestigious luxury boatbuilder, is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a technical role focusing on the vessel electrical system, requiring expertise in producing accurate 2D CAD information for production.
Please note that it is essential that you have a background in the Marine industry to be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the electrical Design Change Request (DCR) process for all boats within our client's range.
- Oversee existing design standards and contribute to ongoing quality and consistency improvements.
- Manage the Electrical Design team and production managers to meet deliverables and deadlines.
- Collaborate with client managers and procurement to manage design aspects of the external supply chain.
- Maintain close working relationships with production, engineering, and joinery departments.
- Attend development, production, and project meetings to stay informed of contract variations and production feedback.
- Provide timely data for meetings and management reports.
- Check, update, and issue accurate 2D electrical schematic and panel drawings using AutoCAD.
- Develop contract-specific 2D CAD electrical information for production.
- Produce cable running schedules based on manufacturing processes and installation requirements.
Requirements:
- In-depth knowledge of marine AC and DC electrical systems, materials, and techniques.
- Good understanding of yacht systems and electrical installation in small craft production.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), and other relevant software.
- Experience leading a team in a technical capacity.
- Experience with marine digital switching systems and lighting systems integration preferred.
- Familiarity with marine electrical and hybrid drive systems preferred.
- Design-related degree/qualification or equivalent Electrical Design experience required.
- Qualified to 18th Edition IT wiring regulations.
- BMEA Marine Electrical Technician qualification preferred.
Personal Characteristics:
- Proactive problem solver with a personal drive for excellence.
- Excellent time management skills and adherence to deadlines.
- Upholds honesty, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Maintains professional and respectful internally and externally.
- Positive, helpful, and consistent attitude.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: GBP50,000.00-GBP55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Experience:
Electrical Engineering: 1 year (required)
Marine Industry: 1 year (required)
Ability to Commute:
Southampton (required)
Ability to Relocate:
Southampton: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person