Senior Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: Co. Louth (hybrid: 2 days from home)Salary: €60,000 €75,000 + benefitsType: Permanent, full-time
The companyAn established Irish engineering firm that designs and builds automated production equipment for manufacturers in Ireland, the UK and overseas. They have a strong reputation, plenty of repeat business and a busy order book, and they need an experienced engineer to lead the mechanical design work.
The roleYoull own the mechanical design of custom machines, from the customers first requirements through to build, installation and sign-off. Youll also guide junior engineers and act as the technical lead on projects. The role is hybrid, with three days in the office close to the workshop and two days working from home.
- Lead mechanical design of machines and equipment from concept to completion
- Turn customer requirements into practical, cost-effective design solutions
- Produce and sign off 3D models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings and BOMs
- Size and select drives, motors, pneumatics, bearings, guarding and other components
- Carry out design calculations and risk assessments to the relevant machinery standards
- Run design reviews and check junior engineers work
- Work with controls, production and assembly teams throughout the build
- Support FAT, SAT and commissioning, including some time at customer sites
- Help with quotations and technical proposals for new projects
What youll need
- Level 7/8 degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Mechatronic Engineering, or similar
- 5+ years mechanical design experience, ideally on machinery, automation or special purpose equipment
- Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)
- Good knowledge of machine design, tolerancing, materials and manufacturing methods
- Working knowledge of CE marking and the Machinery Directive
- Experience leading projects or mentoring other engineers
- Comfortable dealing directly with customers
- Willing to travel to customer sites when needed
Whats on offer
- €60k €75k depending on experience
- 2 days per week working from home
- Pension and company benefits
- Technical lead on varied, complex projects across different industries
- Route into Design Manager or Engineering Manager roles
Interested?Apply here or contact Darryl Gatora at Talent Curve Recruitment for a confidential chat.
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