Electrical Design Engineer

Versalift United Kingdom Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle access platform manufacturer based in Kettering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their Engineering Team. The role involves developing Safe Operating Procedures and checking compliance for lift platform installations. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and a collaborative spirit. Versalift offers numerous benefits including paid holidays, professional development, and a commitment to a values-led culture in a dynamic and growing environment.

Benefits

24 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holiday Days

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on technology and gym membership

Social Events

Free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate

Commitment to continued learning and development

Values-led culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is essential.
• Involvement in commercial vehicle conversion and modification.
• Strong task ownership with high-quality decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Technical Instructions (TIs).
• Check conformity to requirements for mounting lift platforms.
• Provide electrical design information to the production team.

Skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join the Engineering Team of the UK’s Number 1 Vehicle mounted access platform manufacturer: Versalift United Kingdom Limited based in Kettering.

Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, the successful candidates will join a highly focused, passionate team, working on a range of exciting installation projects ranging from 3.5t Pick Up trucks to 16.5t Unimog’s and a vast array of vehicles in-between.

Responsible for (Duties)

Technical advice by helping to develop Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Technical Instructions (TIs). Specifically, to provide and maintain electrical design information and instructions to the Production team.

Continuous checking of the conformity to requirements for mounting lift platforms onto an array of vehicles in accordance with BS EN:280 Mobile elevating work platforms, further applicable standards and road regulations. Close cooperation with the international design team to determine best in class solutions.

Full life cycle design accountability from working with the customer(s) and sales team to capture design requirements for customizations through to supporting the service team.

BOM compilation onto an Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool, ensuring BOM accuracy to enable Right First-Time production.

Experience of working in accordance with UKCE (now CA) marking standards.

About you

The successful candidate must be an international team player; they must be intuitively curious and inquisitive with an ingrained interest in engineering. Aside from the pre-requisite of a degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a related topic, this design engineer must be a “go-getter”. With significant room for career growth and personal development, this role is for a studious engineer committed to continual improvement (both for themselves and for the company).

What you can expect from Versalift

• 24 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holiday Days
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, professional financial advice)
• Versalift Benefits Base (discounted on technology, gym membership, high street vouchers etc.)
• Social Events
• Free tea, coffee and hot chocolate for you to enjoy
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• A values led culture

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5.00pm (45 minutes unpaid lunch)

Personal Specification and attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is essential.
• An involving interest in commercial vehicle conversion and modification.
• Working to specific standards and setting a high level of quality is essential.
• Must be adept in taking a high level of task ownership and making safe and high-quality decisions on a day-to-day basis.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and value stream mapping would be advantageous.
• Have a high degree of personal accountability.
• Be able to work on own their initiative and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Proven team player with a teamwork ethos. Open for international cooperation.
• Critical thinking, negotiating and problem-solving skills.
• Honesty, Integrity, Reliability and Responsibility.