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Position: Lead Electrical Design Engineer 

Job ID: 187/171

Location: Southampton 

Salary: £60,000 

Job type - Full time Permanent

Benefits – Competitive benefits package 

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have several permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

As a Lead Electrical Design Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer / Senior Electrical Design Engineer you will take the lead in designing and improving electrical systems for our luxury yacht range. Focused on creating electrical schematics, panel designs, and cable running schedules, you will lead the electrical system development, R&D, and value engineering initiatives. This role is in Southampton.

Duties and responsibilities of a Lead Electrical Design Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer / Senior Electrical Design Engineer 

Lead the Electrical Design Change Request (DCR) process for all yachts.

Oversee and improve electrical design standards and ensure consistency across all models.

Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to deliver high-quality designs on time.

Manage the design and development of 2D CAD electrical schematics and cable schedules (AutoCAD).

Support R&D and product improvements, ensuring best practices are integrated into new and existing designs.

Skills & Requirements of Lead Electrical Design Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer / Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Extensive knowledge of marine AC/DC electrical systems, installation, and yacht components.

Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Experience with marine digital switching systems (CZone) and hybrid drive systems is a plus.

Degree in Electrical Design or equivalent experience, with qualification to 18th Edition IT Wiring Regulations.

BMEA Marine Electrical Technician qualification is desirable.

Proactive problem solver with excellent time management.

Must have a full UK driving license and must be able to travel to Southampton and other sites as required. 

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role

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