Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Newport, Shropshire (commutable from Stafford, Telford, Shrewsbury, West Midlands)

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a background in off‑highway, agricultural, or automotive vehicles? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward‑thinking engineering business developing innovative electrical systems for the next generation of advanced machinery.

Based near Newport in Shropshire, this role is ideal for candidates from Stafford, Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, or the wider West Midlands looking to take their career to the next level within a rapidly growing, technology‑driven organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this varied and hands-on role, you will be responsible for delivering complete electrical and electronic system design for complex machinery:

• Designing and developing LV and HV electrical circuits for bespoke vehicle systems
• Creating 2D schematics and harness drawings, while supporting 3D CAD harness routing
• Specifying and integrating electrical components including ECUs, sensors, switches, lighting and control modules
• Managing suppliers for prototype harness manufacture, routing and build support
• Commissioning, testing and fault‑finding electrical systems on vehicles
• Ensuring designs meet global compliance standards and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs)

What You'll Bring

We’re looking for an engineer with strong practical and design experience in vehicle electrical systems:

• Proven use of Zuken, CATIA, AutoCAD, or similar EDS/ECAD tools
• Experience in agricultural machinery, off‑highway equipment, construction machinery, heavy vehicles, or automotive electrical architecture
• Knowledge of NPI processes, supplier management, and engineering sign‑off (including DVP)
• Excellent problem-solving ability and confidence working across global teams
• A proactive, self‑starting attitude with the ability to lead your own projects
• Candidates who have previously worked as an electrical design engineer, EDS Engineer, Harness Design.

Why Join This Company?

You’ll be working with an innovative engineering team focused on developing the next generation of sustainable, high‑performance agricultural technology. This is your chance to work in a collaborative and supportive environment where:

• Your expertise will directly influence future product development
• You’ll work on cutting-edge electrical and electronic systems
• Creativity, ownership and continuous improvement are genuinely encouraged
• You’ll be part of a small, dynamic team with real career progression opportunities

Location

This role is based in Newport, Shropshire, within easy reach of:

• Stafford
• Telford
• Shrewsbury
• Wolverhampton
• West Midlands

It’s an excellent opportunity for Electrical Design Engineers seeking roles outside major automotive hubs while still working on innovative, complex engineering projects.

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