Lead Electrical Design Engineer Full Time

Southampton, Hampshire
Broadreach Recruitment Limited

Lead Electrical Design Engineer for Luxury Boatbuilder

Southampton

£50K- £55KPA

Essential Experience: Marine Industry Background Required

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a rich background in the marine industry and a proven track record in team leadership? Our client, a renowned luxury boatbuilder, is on the lookout for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the excellence of vessel electrical systems, demanding proficiency in producing precise 2D CAD information for production.

Why Join Us?

• Prestigious Industry Leader: Join a revered name in the luxury boatbuilding industry, where innovation and excellence are at the core of everything we do.
• Dynamic Team Environment: Work alongside seasoned professionals in a collaborative setting, where your expertise will be valued and appreciated.
• Technical Mastery: Take on a role that challenges your skills and expertise, allowing you to make a tangible impact on the production process.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow and develop within a thriving organization that recognizes and rewards talent and dedication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Take charge of the electrical Design Change Request (DCR) process for all boats in our client’s range, ensuring seamless execution and compliance.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee existing design standards and actively contribute to continuous quality improvements, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Team Management: Lead and inspire the electrical design team and production managers, driving productivity and meeting project milestones.
• Supplier Collaboration: Collaborate closely with client managers and procurement to manage design aspects of the external supply chain, ensuring seamless integration.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination : Foster strong relationships with production, engineering, and joinery departments, facilitating smooth communication and workflow.
• Active Participation: Attend key development, production, and project meetings, staying abreast of contract variations and production feedback.
• Timely Reporting: Provide accurate and timely data for meetings and management reports, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Design Expertise: Utilise AutoCAD to check, update, and issue precise 2D electrical schematic and panel drawings, adhering to industry standards.
• Production Support : Develop contract-specific 2D CAD electrical information for production, facilitating seamless execution.
• Process Optimisation: Produce cable running schedules based on manufacturing processes and installation requirements, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements:

• Technical Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of marine AC and DC electrical systems, materials, and techniques.
• Industry Insight: Demonstrate a solid understanding of yacht systems and electrical installation in small craft production.
• Software Proficiency: Showcase proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), and other relevant software.
• Leadership Experience: Have experience leading a team in a technical capacity, with a proven ability to inspire and motivate.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with marine digital switching systems and lighting systems integration preferred.
• Regulatory Compliance: Hold a design-related degree/qualification or equivalent electrical design experience, along with qualification to 18th Edition IT wiring regulations.
• Additional Certifications: BMEA Marine Electrical Technician qualification preferred.

Personal Characteristics:

• Problem-Solving Orientation: Approach challenges with a proactive mindset, striving for excellence in every endeavor.
• Time Management Skills: Possess excellent time management skills, with a keen adherence to deadlines and project milestones.
• Integrity and Attention to Detail: Uphold honesty, integrity, and meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Professionalism: Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor both internally and externally, fostering positive relationships.
• Positive Attitude: Display a positive, helpful, and consistent attitude, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Join Us Today!

Seize the opportunity to be part of an industry-leading team, where your skills and expertise will be valued and appreciated. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, apply now!