Electrical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Gateshead Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom Westray Recruitment Group Full time €50,000

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Up to £50k salary DOE
  • Permanent contract
  • Monday-Friday (37hr week) – 07:30-16:00 Mon-Thurs. 07:30-12:30 Friday
  • Factory/office based
  • 26 days holiday + Bank holidays
  • Free parking
  • Fully expensed travel
  • Supported professional development
  • Part of a growing group on an exciting journey to Champion & Support British Manufacturing

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work for our client based in Gateshead. You will form part of a close-knit team working for an organisation with a growth ethos. The client based for this company is broad and they produce panels to serve sectors such as Food, Manufacturing, Renewables, Oil & Gas, Substations and General Manufacturing. The control panels are used to run machines & equipment in terms of speed, pressure, temperature, heat, etc.

THE ROLE

  • Accurate understanding of customer requirements, specifications, designs, and drawings
  • Preparation and delivery of quotes to clients
  • Acting as the primary contact for customers regarding quotes and their projects
  • Ensuring the correct and safe design of low voltage control systems
  • Overseeing specification management and bill of materials
  • Creating and drafting engineering drawings, including schematics, layouts, and harnesses
  • Developing and managing engineering documentation, such as calculations, assessments, manuals, and specifications, as well as technical reports and certifications when needed
  • Collaborating with broader teams to address issues and complete projects
  • Participating in production meetings, assisting with commissioning, and providing remote site support
  • Ensuring the quality of work throughout the process
  • Conducting site visits and inspections for projects, upgrades, and modifications as necessary
  • Organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and organizational goals
  • Maintaining up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
  • Using expertise and experience to contribute to continuous improvement efforts
  • Completing tasks thoroughly and ensuring no loose ends remain

THE PERSON

Essential

  • Achieving at least an IEng level
  • At least 5 years of experience in designing industrial electrical control systems
  • A minimum of 5 years working with industrial control panels, preferably for heavy-industrial machinery
  • Over 5 years of experience using an electrical CAD software for drafting and drawing
  • At least 3 years in a customer-facing role
  • At least 3 years of experience in producing quotes
  • Proficient in specifying components to fulfil design requirements
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams
  • Capable of creating technical and engineering documentation, including technical writing
  • Understanding and experience with machinery control systems
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with wiremen, commissioning engineers, site engineers, management, and the wider team
  • Proficient in using the MS365 suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Holds a Level 3 engineering or technical qualification or has equivalent experience
  • Possesses appropriate engineering/electrical experience and training, such as an apprenticeship or relevant experience

Desirable/Advantageous

  • Professional registration with the Engineering Council as IEng or CEng
  • Experience with PLC software, including writing and commissioning
  • Experience or qualifications in Functional Safety
  • Experience with wiring or site installations
  • Experience in commissioning systems or machinery
  • Understanding and appreciation of mechanical engineering
  • Holds an HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Neil Douthwaite who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Neil at Westray Recruitment Group



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