Electrical Engineering Manager
Swift Shift Recruitment • Dungannon • Full-time • £75,000 + 20% Bonus
About the Role
Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing business supplying specialist equipment to customers across international markets.
As the business continues to develop its product range and engineering capabilities, they are seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead their electrical engineering function, oversee technical development and support the delivery of new and existing products from initial concept through to manufacture.
This is an opportunity for an experienced electrical engineering professional to combine technical leadership, people management and project delivery within a manufacturing environment, playing a key role in product development, engineering standards and continuous improvement.
The Role
You'll take responsibility for the electrical engineering function, ensuring designs meet the required technical, safety and quality standards while supporting wider business and manufacturing objectives.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Lead and manage the electrical engineering team, providing technical direction, support and development.
• Oversee electrical engineering projects from initial concept and design through development, testing and manufacture.
• Support new product development initiatives, ensuring electrical systems are designed to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Review and approve electrical designs, drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Ensure electrical systems and designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Work closely with mechanical design, manufacturing, production, procurement and other departments to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Manage engineering workloads, project priorities, resources and delivery schedules.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical systems, controls and related engineering challenges.
• Identify and resolve design issues, supporting investigations and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement across electrical design processes, engineering standards and product performance.
• Support the introduction of new technologies, components and design methods where appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication across the engineering function and wider business.
• Contribute to the development of engineering procedures, documentation and best practice.
Requirements
Our client is keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
• A relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Significant experience in electrical engineering, ideally within a manufacturing, OEM or product development environment.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing an engineering team.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, controls and electrical design principles.
• Experience overseeing engineering projects and supporting products through development and into manufacture.
• An understanding of relevant electrical standards, compliance requirements and engineering best practice.
• The ability to review technical designs, identify potential issues and make sound engineering decisions.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate resources effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, technical development and continuous improvement.
Experience within specialist equipment manufacturing or a similar original equipment manufacturer environment would be advantageous.
Benefits
• Salary of £75,000 + 20% Annual Bonus
• The opportunity to lead an electrical engineering function within an established manufacturing business.
• Involvement in new product development and technically challenging engineering projects.
• The opportunity to influence engineering standards, processes and product development.
• A collaborative environment working alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
Interested?
If you're an experienced electrical engineering professional looking for a leadership role where you can influence product development, support a team and contribute to wider engineering and manufacturing objectives, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Get in touch to find out more about the opportunity.