Andrew Lamb
Bromyard,Herefordshire
Summary
Accomplished Lead Electrical Engineer with extensive expertise in electrical distribution and control systems, including schematic design and drawing. Demonstrates strong analytical problem-solving skills, adaptability, and flexibility. Proficient in Microsoft Office products and Zuken E3 ECAD software, with a proven track record of specifying industrial electrical components from 11kV ring main switches to PCB components. Known for leadership qualities, proactive initiative, and collaborative teamwork in project oversight. Committed to enhancing client relations and delivering innovative solutions in engineering projects.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Mazak UK
Worcester, Worcestershire
10.2017 - Current
- Senior Electrical design engineer for new product introduction for the UK factory.
- Implementation of Zuken E3 ECAD software, incorporating establishment of specialised library for unique Mazak components to refine electrical design of CNC machine tool control cabinets.
- Presented regular progress reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency. and multidisiplined design teams.
- Optimised existing electrical systems to improve performance.
- Contributed towards sustainability initiatives by designing energy-efficient systems.
- Led electrical team to meet project deadlines on time.
- Handled specification and procurement of high-quality materials for cost-effective operations.
- Developed innovative electrical designs for increased efficiency.
- Assisted in recruitment and training of junior engineers, fostering talent.
- Managed complex electrical design projects from concept to completion.
- Kept abreast with latest industry trends, maintaining competitiveness.
- Created detailed technical documentation for future reference and troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for streamlined communication.
- Utilised AutoCAD and other design software to create schematics and layouts.
- Kept and updated records on all electrical design changes.
- Created technical documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer within team.
- Collaborated on cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions, enhancing plant performance and reliability.
- Sourced and procured electrical components, optimising costs and delivery timelines.
- Supervised technicians and craftspeople during projects.
- Supervised, trained and mentored juniors to guarantee reliable execution of electrical engineering activities.
- Maintained compliance with British standards in every project.
Electrical Design Engineer
Nu-way Enertech
Droitwich Spa
01.2017 - 08.2025
- As the Electrical Design Engineer my role is to design and draw the electrical schematic and control panel layouts for Nu-way's range of oil and gas fired industrial burners. A large part of my time is spent on process work, incorporating the burners into a drying/heating process.
Controls Engineer
Kuka Systems UK
Halesowen
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Kuka Systems UK incorporate Thompson Friction Welding designers and manufacturers of rotary and linear friction welding machines. The Kuka division provide and supply complete robotic manufacturing cells and have recently won several contracts for decommissioning projects for the Nuclear industry.
- As a Controls Engineer, my role is to work closely with the mechanical engineering department to help design and manage control systems for robotic cells and friction welding projects. With extensive use of AutoCAD 2016 to generate electrical schemes, panel layouts and wiring schedules I have also gained a deeper understanding and implementation of safety controllers and associated field devices.
Engineering Manager
I & M Controls
Hockley, Birmingham
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: Formed in 1970 to provide bespoke electrical panels for Industrial and Marine applications, I & M have now grown and diversified through innovation to produce a wide range of specialist electrical control. Products include PDU's, LV Switchboards and Motor Control centres. I & M are also a Siemens Sivacon S8 system partner.
- This role encompassed all the skills gained as a project engineer whilst managing a small engineering team. A very 'hands on' managerial position, my brief is to ensure all engineering projects are delivered on time and on budget. I am ultimately responsible for ensuring that complete and accurate project folders are issued to the shop floor at the agreed hand-over dates.
Electrical Project Engineer
STS Switchgear
Cradley Heath, West Midlands
07.2004 - 11.2014
- Company Overview: STS Switchgear was formed from two well respected independent companies, Spectaswitchgear and Field & Grant. Their core business is the design and manufacture of low voltage distribution boards, package sub-stations and Motor Control Centres. The customer base is very varied, from Blue Chip organisations to local electrical contractors.
- My duties involve liaising with the sales & estimating teams to ensure that the design of switchboard will comply with the consultant and end user requirements. Once the enquiry becomes an order I then manage the project from initial contact with the customer, the nominated contractor right through to switchboard completion and final hand-over. I am also responsible for ensuring that the project runs to schedule and within budget. Key duties include:
- First point of communication with the customer and through-out the project. Attending site meetings to discuss and control project changes, when necessary.
- Electrical design of the LV switchboard or Motor control centre.
- Producing full General Arrangement and schematic diagrams, using AutoCAD 2008.
- Design and drawing of any customer steelwork.
- Ordering all components and sourcing new suppliers if necessary.
- Produce a full production folder and issue to shop floor for the start of manufacture.
- Ensure that the shop floor personnel have sufficient detailed information and components to enable them to meet the agreed panel delivery date.
- Organise the final testing and liaising with the customer for Factory Acceptance Tests.
- Generate Method Statements and Risk Assessment documents to ensure that the completed panels are installed and commissioned safely and to schedule.
- Produce full O&M Manuals for completed project.
Project Engineer
Industrial switchgear
Redditch, Worcestershire
09.2001 - 05.2004
- Company Overview: Industrial switchgear are a small family run control panel manufacturer who build mainly for the heating and ventilation market. They have a very small customer base, which includes Siemens Building Technologies and Honeywell Control Systems.
- Dealing with customers predominantly in the HVAC market on producing control panels, I was involved with all aspects of project management from initial quotations, preparation of CAD drawings through to component procurement and supervision of the panel wiremen. This role involved frequent site visits and meetings with project consultants.
General Manager
E J Spilsbury Ltd
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
01.1990 - 08.2001
- Company Overview: E J Spilsbury were a family run control panel manufacturer working mainly for the CompAir Hydrovane Compressors company. Their main products are large volumes of D.O.L or Star/Delta motor starters, control PCB's and wiring harnesses.
- I started with E J Spilsbury as a working wireman & supervisor and after two years I became the General Manager. This role encompassed everything to do with the day to day running of the company, from the building maintenance, employing staff, finding new customers and keeping the business current and active in order to keep our status of key supplier to CompAir Hydrovane. This involved implementing and maintaining the BS EN ISO 9001 quality assurance standard.
- It was while working as general manager that I gained my experience of working with computers and became self taught on Microsoft Office products and AutoSketch. This later developed into working with AutoCAD and also developing computer based stores systems using Lotus software.
Production Manager
Comcount Ltd
Worcester
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Company Overview: Comcount design, manufacture and service high quality automated weighing and packaging machinery. In the early years most of their output was exported to Japan and agents were sourced over there to support and promote the machinery.
- As production Manager my duties were to supervise and motivate 25 full time including welders, sheet metal fabricators, CNC machinists and electrical/electronic engineers. This was a very challenging position as I had to learn about the jobs and processes that this very varied workforce undertook on a daily basis. I was also charged with looking after procurement of all material and components, I was in this role that I quickly expanded and focused on my negotiation skills.
Electrical Team Leader
Yamazaki (UK) Machine Tools
Worcester
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Company Overview: Yamazaki (UK) started to import CNC machine tools into the UK from the early 1980's. They quickly became an established UK supplier of quality CNC equipment using the MAZAK trade name. With the help of government grants, Yamazaki set up a purpose built manufacturing plant in Worcester, which still today has a major positive impact on the local community and economy.
- When I joined Yamazaki as an Electrical assembler, they were still operating from a small Victoria built factory as the new factory was just being completed. I spent three months in Japan working with the Japanese assembly team to learn the assembly techniques and also to gain a first hand understanding of the Japanese work ethic. Following the training I was then involved with the 'fine tuning' of the new purpose built factory as well as organising the assembly line to start producing the first UK built CNC machines. Within three months I became electrical team leader and supervised a team of twenty assembling and testing staff on alternate day & evening shifts.
PCB Assembler & Control Panel Wireman
Weigh-Count
Redditch, Worcs
01.1982 - 01.1985
- Company Overview: Weigh-Count used to manufacture automated weighing and packaging equipment.
- I started at Weigh-Count producing production Printed Circuit Boards assemblies. I later got involved in testing of these boards and eventually gained enough experience to be able to produce prototype boards from circuit diagrams. I then also began wiring complete machine and progressed to become UK service engineer.
General Assembler / Installer
Sound Creations
Worcester
01.1980 - 01.1982
- Company Overview: Sound Creations were designers and manufacturers of sound and lighting desks for mobile discos and stage equipment.
- I joined Sound Creations because I wanted to turn my hobby into my job. I used to purchase a lot of sound and lighting equipment for them as I used to run a mobile disco. I really enjoyed working on and with the equipment and realised that my real interest lay with the electrical industry, not mechanical engineering. As general assembler I used and learnt many new skills from carpentry, metalworking, soldering and working from circuit diagrams etc. After several months I also began installing equipment at theatres and clubs. The hours were long and the pay really bad, but I really enjoyed playing with and building electrical systems.
Apprentice Toolmaker
Metal Castings (Worcester) Ltd
Worcester
01.1978 - 01.1980
- Company Overview: Meta Castings (Worcester) Ltd remain manufacturers of Aluminium castings mainly for the Automotive and white goods industries. They manufacture the custom made dies and moulds as well as producing the finished casting.
- I joined them straight from leaving school as an apprentice toolmaker. After six months working in the tool room and getting to know the various hand tools, I was sent to Worcester Technical College on a one year block release course.
Education
E.I.T.B. Mechanical & Electrical Engineering - Parts 1 & 2
Worcester Technical College
Martley, Worcestershire 01.1973 - 01.1979
E.I.T.B. Mechanical & Electrical Engineering - Parts 1 & 2
Worcester Technical College
Worcester 01.1978 - 01.1979
AVMR1 Machinery Regulations 2023/1230 - Machine safety Compliance
Amtri Veritas
07.2025 - 07.2025
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Analytical problem solving
Strong communication abilities
Leadership qualities
Collaborative teamwork
Project oversight - Hands on experience and working knowledge of electrical distribution and control systems, including schematic design and drawing
- Confident user of Microsoft office products and Zuken E3 ECAD software
- Extensive experience of using and specifying industrial electrical components, from 11kV Ring main switches down to PCB components
- Lead Electrical Engineer for many projects
- Communication skills
- Team building
Affiliations
- Keep fit, stage lighting and sound systems. High Audio equipment & Home recording studio
Timeline
AVMR1 Machinery Regulations 2023/1230 - Machine safety Compliance
Amtri Veritas
07.2025 - 07.2025
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Mazak UK
10.2017 - Current
Electrical Design Engineer
Nu-way Enertech
01.2017 - 08.2025
Controls Engineer
Kuka Systems UK
11.2015 - 12.2016
Engineering Manager
I & M Controls
11.2014 - 11.2015
Electrical Project Engineer
STS Switchgear
07.2004 - 11.2014
Project Engineer
Industrial switchgear
09.2001 - 05.2004
General Manager
E J Spilsbury Ltd
01.1990 - 08.2001
Production Manager
Comcount Ltd
01.1988 - 01.1990
Electrical Team Leader
Yamazaki (UK) Machine Tools
01.1986 - 01.1988
PCB Assembler & Control Panel Wireman
Weigh-Count
01.1982 - 01.1985
General Assembler / Installer
Sound Creations
01.1980 - 01.1982
Apprentice Toolmaker
Metal Castings (Worcester) Ltd
01.1978 - 01.1980
E.I.T.B. Mechanical & Electrical Engineering - Parts 1 & 2
Worcester Technical College
01.1978 - 01.1979
E.I.T.B. Mechanical & Electrical Engineering - Parts 1 & 2
Worcester Technical College
01.1973 - 01.1979
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