Job type
PermanentLocation
BanbridgeWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical EngineeringIndustry
EngineeringPay
Paid CompetitivelyClosing date
19 Dec 2025
Mechanical Design Engineer
Your new company
Hays Engineering is working with a global leader in premium aircraft seating, headquartered in Portadown. Renowned for its innovation, craftsmanship, and engineering excellence, the company designs and manufactures cutting-edge seating solutions for the world’s leading airlines. With a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement, this company offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment where engineering professionals can thrive. Joining this team means contributing to world-class products that shape the future of air travel.
Your new role
- Produce 3D models of parts & assemblies.
- Produce 2D detail drawings of parts and 2D assembly drawing.
- Produce electrical harness routing and equipment layouts.
- Produce 2D and 3DPDFs of electrical harness and equipment layouts.
- Assembly and BOM configuration.
- Release of engineering drawings following company release procedures.
- Change management of engineering drawings following company release procedures.
- Support prototype hardware build through NPI development.
- Contribute to design solutions.
- Work collaboratively as part of an integrated project team.
- Deliver work packages to the project plan.
- Work within the company procedures as laid out in the Design Office Handbook.
What you'll need to succeed
- Hold a relevant Degree/Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or a minimum of 2 years working in an engineering environment
- Previous experience with one of the design software packages such as AutoCad, Pro E, Solidworks, Catia etc
- Proficient with MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface with customers, manufacturing, suppliers and production
- Results driven with a can-do attitude to ensure solutions
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers
- Experience of Electrical Design within a design and manufacturing environment
- Previous 3D Harness routing or Pipe routing experience
- Previous experience writing test plans/reports
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
- 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
- 37.5 hours per week
- Flexi time working
- £5,000 employee referral bonus
- Health cash plan
- Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
- Electric Car Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
- Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
- Women in Business – Corporate Member
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Recognition scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Local charity / sponsorship activities
- Dedicated employee parking
- Discounted Gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression
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.
