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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Prysmian Group
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Project Management Software, Microsoft Office, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://prysmiangroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Wrexham/Design-Engineer_R-36270

## About the Role

* Educated preferably up to degree level or similar in a relevant Engineering subject.
 * A high degree of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
 * Demonstrate problem solving skills, tenacity and capability to work independently on projects or as part of a team.
 * Product knowledge including materials and cable manufacturing processes would be advantageous, but suitable training will be provided.
 * IT skills in MS Office necessary. Experience with SAP would be advantageous but suitable training will be provided.
 * Applicants should be customer and service focused and able to communicate at all levels, with both technical and non-technical people.

## Description

The Powergrids Development Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and qualification of energy cables for the Wrexham plant. This role focuses on the end-to-end R&D process, including material selection, product approvals, and sample testing to ensure designs are cost-effective, sustainable, and compliant with customer specifications.

Outline of Main Responsibilities

 * Responsible for design, development and testing of energy cables for the Power grid business manufactured at Wrexham to be both cost effective and fully meet the specification and customer requirements.
 * Management of the design, development, and qualification processes through the Accolade project management system.
 * Provide technical support to customer enquiries and contracts.
 * Active involvement in the management of product design changes.
 * Responsibility for product cost reduction (DTC), approval of alternative materials and preparation of associated raw material specifications.
 * Responsible for Technical Instructions within Wrexham plant.
 * Manage the planning and execution of sample testing for R&D and product qualification
 * Evaluate and introduce sustainable materials and alternative suppliers to reduce the environmental footprint of cable designs
 * Technical liaison with external suppliers of raw materials for identifying and co-ordinating new projects to meet business needs.
 * Provide regular updates to the R&D UK director on tasks and projects including presentations.
 * Support to the Quality function during external third party process and product audits.


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