Development Engineer

Posted 5 days ago by Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
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Development Engineer

Stoke-on-Trent

£40,000 - £65,000 + Hybrid-working available + Progression (Further Education / Chartership) + Training + Paid Overseas Travel + Days-based

Are you an experienced Development/Project Engineer with experience in the electrical insulator field or similar, looking to become an expert in the field with one of the UK's market leader in their specialized industry.

On offer is a high-responsibility position with a company who will look to invest in your progression as you become a market expert, and a big player in driving the company's further growth.

This specialized manufacturer has been established for 100+ years and have become a trusted partner to a large client base across the globe. Due to high levels of demand and growth, the business is looking to add to their close-knit team and invest in the development of the successful candidate.

In this role, you will be supporting in the product development of electrical insulators with a high level of responsibility throughout the process including designing, testing, and technical approvement. There will also be occasional travel included whereby you will meet with overseas clients and suppliers to build relationships and understand requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the product development of switch gear/ electrical insulators/ electrical transmission, or similar electrical power products with use of CAD software. Additionally, the candidate will hold relevant engineering qualifications such as Electrical Power or Structural Engineering, and be willing to meet with overseas clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to become an industry expert with the support of a market leader, who will enable you to further develop your career and take on a high-responsibility role.

The Role

  • High level of responsibility throughout the product development process
  • Development of insulator products
  • Product design
  • Product testing
  • Technical approval
  • Ensuring standards/regulations are met
  • Occasional overseas travel to meet with clients across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East


The Person

  • Experience designing, testing, and developing switch gear, electrical insulators, or similar electrical power products
  • Understanding of electricity with transmission and distribution networks
  • Understanding of electrical insulators
  • CAD software experience
  • Relevant engineering qualification e.g. Electrical Power, Structural Engineering or similar
  • SolidWorks experience (desirable)


Reference Number: BBBH220242

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Olly Etches at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Required skills

  • CAD
  • electrical
  • solidworks
  • structural engineering
  • project engineer
  • electric
  • high voltage
  • transmission
  • development engineer
  • switch gear
  • electrical power
  • transmission network
  • electrical insulators
  • transmission networks

Reference: 52321889

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