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Explore and Apply for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Co Antrim, United Kingdom

  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Dungannon
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Mechanical Engineering
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    Negotiable
  • Closing date

    31 Oct 2025

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Dungannon
Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Negotiable

Hays Engineering is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading GSE manufacturer based in Dungannon who are looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis. Working hours are 41.5 hours per week.

Your new role
  • Taking direction from the Design Manager, you will develop and design bespoke vehicles and similar metal products in a timely manner.
  • You will ensure that all design drawings are consistent and of a high level of accuracy and quality.
  • You will liaise with the production floor teams.
  • Produce models, drawings, cut lists, jigs and be trained to use nesting software.
  • Produce manuals for engineers and customers.
  • You will provide support by developing current designs to incorporate improvement measures to existing GSE designs.
  • You will be required to source and select the most appropriate material for the product design to meet the requirements of the customer.
  • You will be required to implement detailed structural and strength calculations to assess tolerance and stress analysis of mechanical components.
  • You will be required to prepare technical documentation such as design specifications, design reports and procurement specifications.
  • You will ensure that all work carried out complies with the ISO 9001 procedures.
  • You are responsible for fully complying with the Health and Safety procedures.
  • You will voice/ raise design changes that are evaluated for feasibility, cost and timing and implemented with care and thoroughness, gaining the approval from the Design Manager.
  • Adherence to our ISO 9001 Quality management system.
  • Adherence to company health and safety procedures.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy works area
What you'll need to succeed
  • At least 5 years’ experience as a design engineer capacity within a metal fabrication environment Experience design software such as AutoCad, Solidworks.
  • Must have good technical drawing skills
  • Knowledge of type approval
  • Qualified to degree level in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Has proven literacy and numeracy skills
  • Strong IT skills, including MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, budget and reporting skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and problem solve
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a demanding role
  • Ability to investigate the root cause of non-performance processes.
  • Available to work flexible hours when required with notice
  • Experience with Hydraulics and Electrics
  • Experience with design of vehicles, crushers, screeners, trailers or similar
What you will get in return
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Discounted High Street, Gym Membership and Insurance
  • Long Service Awards
  • Social Events
  • Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
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.

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