Job Role: Design Engineer (Electrical)

Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Salary: £40,000-£50,000

Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:15–17:00, Fri 08:15–13:00

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Client:

A respected UK manufacturer with over a century of expertise in electrical engineering. Their dedicated load bank division, Power Prove, delivers high-performance solutions for testing and validating electrical systems across sectors such as energy, automation, marine, telecoms, and rail. Serving clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the company is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability.

The Package:

• Competitive base salary

• Annual discretionary bonus

• 4.5% pension contribution

• Life insurance and health cash plan

• Cycle to work scheme

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Free on-site parking and refreshments

• Early finish on Fridays

• Professional development and career growth opportunities

The Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Proven experience in electrical design, ideally including machinery

• Familiarity with IEC 60204 and IEC 61439 standards

• Strong understanding of CE marking and DFMEA processes

• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor, Creo, or Siemens NX

The Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical designs and supporting documentation

• Create wiring diagrams and component layouts using AutoCAD Electrical

• Review and approve design work from team members

• Lead CE marking activities and conduct DFMEAs for new designs

• Maintain design quality through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)

• Support R&D, product testing, and technical investigations

• Collaborate with production, sales, and customer support teams

• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of engineering projects

• Apply relevant industry standards and regulations

• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the division

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