Electrical Design Engineer - Heywood

We are supporting a highly respected engineering manufacturer in recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high‑value industrial machinery with a company known for innovation, technical excellence, and strong engineering heritage.

About the Role

You’ll be part of an engineering department that designs specialist industrial machinery involving high‑precision coating and processing systems. The role covers the full electrical design lifecycle -from early concept work through detailed schematics and final design documentation.

This is a hands‑on, collaborative role where you will contribute to bespoke machine builds rather than repetitive, off‑the‑shelf products.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Documentation

• Lead all electrical design activities across assigned machine projects.
• Produce accurate electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all designs meet relevant British and European electrical regulations.
• Select components and cabling suited to the machine’s operating environment and performance demands.
• Create, maintain, and update drawings from initial concept sheets through to red‑line revisions.

Project Ownership

• Manage the electrical workstream of each project, ensuring timelines, quality, and compliance are met.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams, including mechanical engineering and production.

Collaboration & Communication

• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional colleagues to clarify requirements and ensure technical alignment.
• Diagnose and solve design‑related issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute ideas to enhance machine performance, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Stay informed on electrical engineering advancements, regulatory changes, and industry trends.
• Be proactive in developing your technical knowledge and engineering skillset.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong experience designing electrical control circuits for industrial machinery or automated systems.
• Knowledge of UK/EU electrical standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience producing detailed electrical drawings using relevant CAD tools.
• Confidence in managing electrical design elements of projects from start to finish.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all technical levels.
• A proactive, improvement‑focused mindset.

Why Apply?

Career Growth

Work on technically challenging, bespoke machinery where your designs directly shape the final product.

Innovative Environment

Join a forward‑thinking engineering team that values fresh ideas and continuous improvement.

Professional Development

Develop your expertise in a specialist area of high‑precision engineering with opportunities to expand your skills further.

How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, please submit your application online or call Adecco Manchester to discuss the role further.