Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer Location: Leeds Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Role Summary:Our client, a successful and well-established manufacturer and supplier of electrical power switchboards, is looking for a Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a newly created role due to continued business growth, providing a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take a lead role in both the tendering and production of electrical switchboards, and also the design, development and testing of new power switchgear products. As a Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer, you will oversee technical design, lifetime quality, conformity and product testing as well as cost estimation and project management as a key part in the Company’s growth. Opportunities for progression may exist for the right candidate to step into a leadership role. Key Responsibilities:

• Take a pivotal role in the costing and tendering of electrical switchboards, ensuring high-quality solutions.
• Maintain full ownership of complex projects from enquiry through to fabrication.
• Lead the design and development of new products, bringing them to market in a timely and cost effect manner
• Ensure the completion of all relevant technical file documents including producing operation and maintenance guides.
• Oversee both the technical and commercial aspects of project management.
• Prepare and issue technical drawings using AutoCAD LT for client approval and production.
• Engage with contractors / subcontractors to support design specification, working closely with tendering engineers to ensure the best customer solution
• Act as a key point of contact for customers, providing expert advice and technical guidance.
• Work closely with internal teams, including design, production, and sales, to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance within the team.
• Play an integral role in the company’s expansion, including contributions to a new production facility.
• Utilise Schneider/Merlin switchgear (Prisma, PowerPact, ACB’s, EcoStruxure) and power factor correction systems where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with BS Standard Fuse Boards (Miniform, Red Spot) and other industry regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the company’s technical innovation.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in power switchgear (Schneider preferred).
• Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD LT and familiarity with production processes.
• Experience in managing projects, commercial operations, and tendering processes.
• Demonstrable knowledge of product design and development
• Experience in working through formal testing processes (BS EN #removed# and #removed#)
• Strong leadership capabilities, with proven experience working with internal teams
• Ability to engage with contractors, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
• Self-driven with the ability to take initiative and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical and financial considerations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000.
• 23 days holiday plus buy and sell options (increasing with service).
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design & Development Engineer to play a key role in a growing company while taking on leadership responsibilities and contributing to future expansion plans. Interested? Apply today!