Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Posted Today by RC Fornax

Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Electrical Harness Design Engineer involves re-designing electrical harnesses for a land vehicle program, ensuring compliance with project standards and specifications. The position requires collaboration with various engineering teams and the production of detailed documentation using CAD/ECAD tools. Applicants must hold current SC clearance and be sole British nationals. The role is hybrid, based in Plymouth, with occasional site visits and an initial duration of 3 months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Re-design electrical harnesses to suit system layout using OEM harness design references.
  • Ensure routing, bundling, and termination meet project requirements and standards.
  • Identify and select suitable bulkhead connectors for enclosure interfaces.
  • Collaborate with clients to agree on specifications and integration approach.
  • Liaise with supply chain to manage lead-times against project schedules.
  • Produce detailed electrical drawings and schematics using CAD/ECAD tools.
  • Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BoMs) for harnesses and connectors.
  • Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with project standards.
  • Work closely with mechanical and systems engineering teams to ensure harnesses fit within physical constraints.
  • Adhere to relevant standards, regulations, and project-specific requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical input.
  • Utilize TE Harnware or equivalent harness design software.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in electrical harness design.
  • Proficiency in CAD/ECAD tools.
  • Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Ability to produce detailed documentation.
  • Current SC clearance.
  • Sole British national status.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Plymouth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Contract: Outside IR35

Location: Plymouth , hybrid with occasional site visits

Duration: 3 months initially

Due to project requirements, applicants must hold current SC clearance and be a sole British national.

RC Fornax is seeking an experienced Electrical Harness Design Engineer to support a land vehicle program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Harness Re-Design: Re-design electrical harnesses to suit system layout using OEM harness design references. Ensure routing, bundling, and termination meet project requirements and standards.
  • Connector Selection: Identify and select suitable bulkhead connectors for enclosure interfaces. Collaborate with clients to agree on specifications and integration approach. Liaise with supply chain to manage lead-times against project schedules.
  • Documentation & Deliverables: Produce detailed electrical drawings and schematics using CAD/ECAD tools. Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BoMs) for harnesses and connectors. Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with project standards.
  • Collaboration & Compliance: Work closely with mechanical and systems engineering teams to ensure harnesses fit within physical constraints. Adhere to relevant standards, regulations, and project-specific requirements. Participate in design reviews and provide technical input.
  • Tools & Software TE Harnware or equivalent harness design software.