Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: up to £37,500 - £41,000 per annum + bonus
Shifts : Mon- Thurs 08:00- 16:30, Friday 08:00- 12:30
Contract: Permanent

The Company/Role
Our client is one of the UK's leading Electrical Manufacturing businesses, who are a subsidiary of the global company Siemens.
If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for a career with security and development/progression opportunities, this is role for you!

Working in the design department and reporting to the R&D Manager, you will be responsible for providing single and 3 phase power distribution design solutions.

In return, you will receive;

• Competitive salary
• Excellent working hours
• Annual Bonus of 10% - 20%
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme
• Death in service x 6
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Employee discount scheme

As the Electrical Design Engineer, your duties will be:

• To produce and modify 2D 3D component drawings models and assemblies using 3D modelling software (Creo and/or Solid Works)
• To work within the PLM guidelines, supporting new products from the concept stage through to sales release.
• To work closely with suppliers (UK and non-UK based).
• To work closely with the Product Managers, Production Engineering, Estimating, Custom Factory Build, Laboratory and Procurement departments to develop cost effective and compliant design for manufacture solutions.
• To deliver multiple R&D projects in a timely manner following best project management practices.
• Creating, structuring, and maintaining SAP master data records

The ideal Electrical Design Engineer will hold the following skills and experiences:

• HNC (or equivalent) in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Strong Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering background
• Experience with sheet metal design is ideal.
• 3D CAD certification
• Proficient in 3D modelling software (e.g. Creo and/or Solid Works).
• Experience in single and/or 3 phase power distribution system design.
• A positive, pro-active attitude with good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail