Job type
PermanentLocation
LisburnWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical EngineeringIndustry
EngineeringPay
£40,000 - £48,000Closing date
26 Jun 2026
Design Engineer
A leading Northern Ireland-based product design and manufacturing organisation is seeking a talented Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. Operating globally, this innovative company specialises in the development of high-quality, user-focused products, combining strong engineering capability with meaningful real-world impact. With continued investment in product development, they are expanding their design function to support a strong pipeline of new and existing projects.
Your new role
As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of new products and continuous improvement of existing designs, working from concept through to production. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and meet both customer and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Design and develop innovative products using 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks or similar)
- Generate detailed engineering drawings and specifications
- Support the full product lifecycle from concept through prototyping to validation
- Work closely with manufacturing teams on Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
- Lead or contribute to design reviews, testing, and validation activities
- Liaise with suppliers and external partners on components and tooling
- Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
What you’ll need to succeed
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related discipline
- Experience in a design engineering role within manufacturing
- Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)
- Knowledge of plastic components, injection moulding, or similar processes
- Understanding of DFM / DFA principles
- Experience with prototyping and product validation
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to work on innovative, purpose-driven products
- Exposure to full product development lifecycle
- Supportive, collaborative engineering environment
- Career progression within a growing organisation
What you need to do now
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