Mechanical Design Engineer
JOB_53496784734174Job type
PermanentLocation
DungannonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical EngineeringIndustry
EngineeringPay
£35000 - £50000 (DOE)Closing date
7 Nov 2025
Mechanical Design Engineer
Your new company
Hays Engineering are recruiting on an exclusive basis for an engineering company in Dungannon for a Design Engineer. This role involves designing and developing automated products from concept to completion, creating 3D models using software like SolidWorks, ensuring designs are manufacturable and cost-effective, and collaborating with manufacturing and procurement teams. This role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, adherence to industry standards, and problem-solving skills to create innovative, build-ready solutions.
Your new role
- Design and development: Conceptualise, design, and develop new products or improve existing ones, ensuring they are technically sound and commercially viable.
- CAD and documentation: Create and maintain detailed 3D models, drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) using software such as SolidWorks.
- Manufacturing liaison: Work closely with production, fabrication, and procurement teams to ensure designs can be manufactured accurately and cost-effectively.
- Technical support: Provide engineering support and troubleshooting during the manufacturing and implementation phases.
- Compliance: Ensure all designs and components comply with relevant industry standards and quality requirements.
- Problem-solving: Conduct root-cause analysis of design issues and develop innovative solutions to meet performance targets.
- Required skills and experience
- Proven experience in a design engineering role.
- Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks.
- A practical, hands-on approach to product development.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and automation principles.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design (automation experience a plus)
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor)
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communicator and team player
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Michael Bennington, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Portadown, 1st Floor, Unit 11c, McGowan West Shopping Centre, West StreetTelephone 01132003710