Junior Electrical Design Engineer

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