Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Location Southampton
Salary £50000 - £60000 per annum
Job type Permanent
Discipline Design, Design, Engineering & Technical
Reference J10694
Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Southampton
Permanent - Full Time
£50,000 - £60,000

Join a World-Class Team and Shape the Future of Luxury Yachting!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a leader in the marine industry, is seeking a talented and passionate Electrical Design Engineer to work on some of the most prestigious and cutting-edge yachts in the world. This is your chance to play a key role in designing state-of-the-art electrical systems for luxury vessels, where your expertise and creativity will directly influence the performance and innovation of world-class yachts.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and are excited by the idea of working on complex, high-value projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role
Our client is seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to focus on vessel electrical systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing detailed electrical drawing packages, including schematics, panel designs, and cable running schedules.
This role will play a key part in product improvement and value engineering projects, ensuring that current best practices are integrated into new designs and applied consistently across existing models.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Electrical Design Change Request (DCR) process.
  • Work to existing design standards for electrical systems.
  • Contribute to maintaining quality and consistency across the model range and manufacturing facilities.
  • Collaborate with the Lead Electrical Designer and Electrical Manager to meet deliverables and deadlines.
  • Manage design aspects of the external supply chain in partnership with Client Managers and Procurement.
  • Develop strong working relationships with Production teams, including Electrical, Engineering, and Joinery departments.
  • Deliver accurate and complete work packages to Production, aligned with the project schedule.
  • Define a clear and accurate scope of supply using the project’s Master Work List, guided by the Client Manager.
  • Attend development, production, and project meetings to track contract variations and production feedback.
  • Provide timely data to inform project and management reports.
  • Research technical specifications for appliances and components where required.
  • Create, update, and issue 2D electrical schematics and panel drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Develop contract-specific 2D CAD electrical information for production.
  • Produce cable running schedules based on manufacturing processes and installation requirements.
Requirements Knowledge:
  • Strong knowledge of marine AC and DC electrical systems, materials, and techniques.
  • Good understanding of electrical installation phases in small craft production.
  • Familiarity with yacht systems, including component location and installation requirements.
Skills:
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
Experience:
  • Experience with marine digital switching systems such as CZone.
  • Experience with marine lighting systems and system integration.
Qualifications:
  • A design-related degree/qualification or equivalent electrical design experience.
Personal Characteristics:
  • Proactive and driven approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Honest and professional with high attention to detail.
  • Positive and consistent approach when working with internal and external stakeholders.
Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation in the marine industry, working on world-class vessels and contributing to the ongoing success of an established brand. If you are passionate about electrical design and eager to make an impact, we would love to hear from you. Please call Ian on 02381 680498 or email ian.shilley@marineresources.co.uk

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