Electrical Design Engineer

We're Hiring: Principal Engineer – Lead, Innovate, Inspire ⚙️ Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of electrical control systems? Our client – a long-established, family-owned business with over 60 years of engineering excellence – is looking for a Principal Engineer to head up their design team. This is more than a design role — it’s your chance to influence innovation, mentor a skilled team, and drive real impact across diverse, high-profile projects. You’ll be joining a company known for quality, collaboration, and a commitment to people. What you’ll do ✅ Lead design, planning & delivery of complex control panel projects ✅ Mentor and grow a team of 5 design engineers ✅ Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality & process ✅ Identify emerging tech to give customers a competitive edge ✅ Be the technical voice of reason from workshop to boardroom What you bring ✔️ Deep technical knowledge of electrical systems (control panel experience ideal) ✔️ Strong CAD skills and systems know-how ✔️ Proven team leadership in a quality-first environment ✔️ Communication superpowers – across teams and with clients ➕ Bonus: Experience with PLCs and software programming Why join? Growth – Tailored development, training & mentoring Wellbeing – Healthcare cash plan & supportive environment Inclusion – A people-first business that values diverse backgrounds Based in West Yorkshire | Permanent | Competitive Salary Benefits Ready to lead the charge in a forward-thinking, proudly independent business? Apply now or drop us a message to find out more. EngineeringJobs PrincipalEngineer ControlSystems LeadershipRole WestYorkshireJobs ElectricalEngineering Hiring CareerOpportunity CAD Innovation EngineeringLeadership

Location: Wakefield, GB

Posted Date: 6/23/2025