Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Peterborough, United Kingdom - Techniche Global Ltd

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Techniche Global are working with a large manufacturer to appoint a Lead Electrical Design Engineer
The organisation is a high-end engineering and manufacturing firm that develop, design and build luxury Motor Yachts. The company is developing dynamically and will soon be introducing new models of boats into production.


Salary:
£43,000 - £49,000 depending on experience

Location:
Peterborough

This role is an exciting opportunity to Lead a team of Electrical Design Team.

You will aid the electrical systems design and engineering within the department, helping to advance company designs into a new era.

You will be helping in produce detailed electricalplans for manufacture and production within all fields of yacht design.


Responsibilities:


  • Lead electrical direction on all new product, and support existing product / customisation via the Electrical Design team.
  • Be able to produce drawings to full production level, including detailed technical routing/schematic drawings, to enable the production teams and external contractors to efficiently produce the product
  • Have a clear understanding of marine electrical systems used throughout yachts, whilst looking at developments within the marine sector helping develop newer technology integration throughout the range.
  • Produce drawings and specification documents to allow quotation, purchase, and manufacture of components.
  • Liaise with both the internal purchasing team, external suppliers, and the production teams within the business.
  • Engagement with DFMA activities to optimise implementation in production
  • Testing and proving of new product both in factory and at sea.
  • Have a clear understanding of marine standards including RCD, MCA, IMO, classification and certifying authorities' requirements, including an understanding of structural calculations from both first principles and class requirements.
  • Occasional travel between design and manufacturing sites will be required.
  • Attend supplier meetings and visits.
  • Ensure that the product complies with all relevant Codes and Classifications.
  • To liaise with other departments within the business to ensure designed components, meet target costing and Production expectancy.
  • To be able to liaise with the production line to discuss design requirements and issues.
  • Attend various meetings and support Design For Manufacture and Assembly reviews, including any necessary testing activity.

Skills and abilities:

  • Degree level qualification.
  • Design and practical experience in the marine sector
  • Desirable
  • Excellent communication skills and problem solving ability.
  • Experience with PLM software desirable.
  • A high level of commercial acumen.

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