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Senior Electrical Designer (Hybrid)

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 58,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

An established engineering and manufacturing business is currently seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join its engineering team. This is a senior-level role with a strong balance between hands-on electrical design, technical leadership, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of electrical systems for complex, industry-leading products, while also contributing to team development, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement electrical systems and control architectures in line with EN(phone number removed), EN13849, UL, and CSA standards, including CE marking.

Produce high-quality electrical schematics, drawings, and layouts using industry-standard CAD tools (Solid Edge and/or AutoCAD preferred).

Work closely with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to ensure fully integrated system designs.

Support engineering management and Lead Engineers with task planning, workload allocation, and delivery against project deadlines.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers within the team, including onboarding and ongoing development support.

Ensure engineering outputs are produced in a consistent, compliant format, aligned with company quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Act as a technical point of contact for other departments, responding to design queries and information requests.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and optimise resource utilisation.

Chair engineering-related meetings and attend cross-functional reviews to communicate progress, risks, and priorities.

Promote a collaborative "one-team" culture, supporting other departments where required to ensure consistent engineering delivery.

Education & Qualifications

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status desirable but not essential.

Skills & Experience

Strong background in the design of precision electrical and electro-mechanical systems.

Broad understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, and production environments.

Proven experience working to international standards and regulatory compliance.

High level of technical competence in electrical design and CAD software.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a structured environment.

Excellent communication and organisational skills, with confidence working across disciplines.

Sound engineering judgement, decision-making capability, and problem-solving approach.

Ability to identify and implement process and system improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Strong understanding of engineering drawing and design best practice.

Why This Role?

This opportunity suits a Senior Electrical Designer who enjoys technical ownership, values team leadership, and wants to influence how engineering is delivered within a growing, forward-thinking organisation

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