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Were seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to mentor and support our machine design team. Youll lead the way in concept design, prototyping, and special projects. If youre a Machine Designer at heart this is a fantastic next career step, with great training and an opportunity to work with a growing global leader.

BASIC SALARY: Up to £55,000

BENEFITS:
· 4 ½ day working week, with early finish on Fridays (36 hours)
· 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
· Employer Pension contribution
· Life Assurance
· Sick Pay

LOCATION: Based in the stunning High Peak, you could commute from: Manchester, Sheffield, Stockport, Chesterfield, Macclesfield, Buxton, Bollington, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Glossop, Grindlow, Leek, Chinley, Buxworth, Hayfield, Stoney Middleton, Bakewell, Stoney Middelton, Poynton, Adlington, Prestbury or Matlock.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Design, Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Engineer.

Design for Manufacture (DFM) is at the heart of this role. As our Electrical Design Engineer youll work with, and mentor our talented team, optimising existing Machine Designs and innovating on new products. Youll head up our Special Projects function to design integrated solutions that can be integrated into and improve our existing manufacturing process.

Its a very varied role and will include:
· Concept design creation for new projects
· Lead improvements in design quality & efficiency
· Drive on time delivery & quality improvements
· Mentoring and supporting the Technical department & Sales team with your knowledge and expertise.

Youll also be the go to person for the creation of estimates and project requirements, enabling accurate project viability decisions.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Design, Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Engineer.

You MUST have a proven track record as a qualified Electrical Design Engineer. Were in the cranes and lifting equipment sector, but were open on electrical design background, so your experience could come from any of the following:

· Industrial Capital equipment / Roller Door design
· Material Handling / Forklift / Hoists
· Plant / Automotive
· Robotics / Automation

Regardless of your background youll need to bring a demonstrable experience of Machine Design using CAD systems, including the creation of detailed electrical schematics. Its highly likely that youll have knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives and that youre a great problem solver, with a solid understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).

Just as importantly youll work well as a part of a team and have the natural ability to mentor and influence others, as well as manage your own workload in a fast-paced environment.

THE COMPANY:

Established in the 1940s, were a family run manufacturer & exporter of high value capital equipment. Today, we employ circa 160 people and were continuing to expand.

Job Titles / Industries relevant to this role: Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Schematics, Electrical Design, Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Engineer, Draughtsperson, Design Manager, Engineering Manager, Systems Engineer, Technical Manager, R&D engineer, Machine Design, Capital Equipment, Plant, Heavy Machinery, Heavy Plant, Fabrication, Steel, Metal, Manufacturing, Lifting, Lifting Equipment, Cranes, Gantry Cranes, LEEA, Hoist



Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

REF: ZH17284, Wallace Hind Selection

Benefits: 4.5 day working week + 27 Days Holid