I’m working with a well-established engineering business in Birmingham that’s looking to bring in an Electrical Design Engineer to support their growing workload.
They’re open to speaking with engineers who are confident in their design capability and want a role where they can stay hands-on, take ownership, and see projects through from concept to manufacture.
Why this role is worth a look
- You’ll see your designs built on-site (design → manufacture → assembly all in one place)
- Small, non-hierarchical engineering team – no unnecessary layers
- Direct access to leadership – quicker decisions, less red tape
- Involved in projects supporting the Royal Navy (CASD programme)
- Stable, long-term work in a regulated, high-integrity environment
What you’ll be doing
- Producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams & BOMs (EPLAN / SolidWorks Electrical)
- Supporting design substantiation (calculations, test plans, component selection)
- Ensuring designs meet technical, safety & legislative requirements
- Contributing to design reviews and validation activities (FMEA etc.)
- Working closely with mechanical engineers and production teams
- Producing documentation to support customer approvals
What they’re looking for
- Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in defence, aerospace, marine, or similar regulated industries is beneficial
- Background in:
- Electrical / power system design
- Control & instrumentation
- PLCs (TIA Portal), ProfiBus / ProfiNet
- Drives, motor control, distribution systems
- Exposure to safety, compliance, or FMEA activities
- Any experience with EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or NI / LabVIEW is a plus
Working pattern
- 37 hours per week
- Mon–Thurs: 07:30 – 16:00
- Fri: 07:30 – 12:30 (early finish)
- Flexible start between 06:30 – 08:30
- Primarily site-based, with limited flexibility for occasional WFH
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Includes a Christmas shutdown (typically ~2 weeks)
- Pension via Aegon
- Enhanced sick pay (after qualifying period)
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP, counselling, etc.)
- Casual dress & relaxed working environment
Location notes
- Based in Birmingham (just inside Clean Air Zone)
- On-street parking available
- Additional parking options within a short walk
A bit about the business
This is a small, engineering-led company where design, manufacturing, and projects all work closely together. It’s a collaborative environment where engineers have real input and ownership.
Interested?
If this sounds like something you’d like to explore, feel free to apply or message me directly for a confidential chat.
INDPERM
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
