Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

Fortress Recruit is now working with a Defence Manufacturer who are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead and deliver complex electrical design projects. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who can provide guidance to junior staff, drive design excellence, and implement improvements across engineering processes. You’ll play a key role in concept and detailed design, ensuring high standards of accuracy, compliance, and cost-effective delivery, while supporting cross-functional teams and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead electrical design activities in line with customer, legislative, and internal standards.
• Ensure design outputs meet quality, programme, and budget requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical support to engineers and colleagues on design, verification, and manufacturing.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve products and processes, providing supporting documentation for the wider business.
• Undertake concept and detailed design, offering oversight and mentoring for junior engineers.
• Provide technical input for new business opportunities and cost estimates.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and design capability.
• Report on technical progress, resource utilisation, and project performance.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful delivery of projects and product development.

• Engineering degree, or HNC / HND with significant experience.
• 9+ years’ experience in electrical / electronic design within an engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical CAD tools, MRP / ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and influence teams.
• Analytical, structured approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to engage with peers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with ruggedised or complex engineering systems - desirable.
• Eligibility for SC Clearance (5 years' UK residency with no visa or sponsorship requirement)

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Poole, looking to pay c £50-60K DoE, with flexible working opportunity, and occasional travel as required.

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