Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established and innovative manufacturer operating within the electrical power distribution sector. The business is recognised for delivering high-quality power solutions to customers across a range of industrial, commercial, and infrastructure markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support, engineering calculations, and design guidance across the business.
- Assist with transformer design reviews and provide engineering support throughout the manufacturing process.
- Support customer enquiries and attend technical meetings when required.
- Liaise with external suppliers and manufacturing partners on technical matters.
- Review customer specifications and tender documentation, advising commercial teams on technical requirements.
- Support engineering projects from concept through to delivery.
- Collaborate with external consultants and stakeholders where necessary.
- Select suitable materials, components, and manufacturing methods.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant British, European, and international standards.
- Work closely with sales, procurement, quality, production, and project teams.
- Investigate design issues and implement engineering improvements and modifications.
- Review transformer stock requirements and support inventory planning.
- Monitor delivery schedules and expedite orders where necessary.
- Identify material supply challenges and recommend suitable alternatives.
- Manage drawing approvals and technical documentation with suppliers.
- Support the resolution of supplier quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and pricing updates.
- Monitor raw material market trends and cost fluctuations affecting transformer manufacture.
Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 2-5 years'' experience within transformer design, electrical design engineering, or power distribution equipment.
- Understanding transformers.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments.
- Experience working with transformer manufacturers or power distribution equipment suppliers.
- Knowledge of British, European, and international transformer standards.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, procurement, or supplier management activities.
Additional Details:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Performance-related bonus
- Life assurance scheme
- Healthcare cash plan and online GP access
- Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
- On-site parking with EV charging facilities
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Modern workplace with excellent employee facilities