Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Heavy Manufacturing Co.
Laois Salary approx €70,000 (DOE)
An excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business.
Based just 45 minutes from Dublin without the traffic.
Reporting to senior management, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and industrialising world‑class engineering solutions within a hands‑on manufacturing environment.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
Growing engineering manufacturer with year‑on‑year revenue growth
End‑to‑end ownership of new product development and industrialisation
Ability to progress into a management role
The Role:
Collaborate with the management team to design and develop new products
Reverse engineer projects to ensure BOMs are set up accurately in the ERP system
Ensure drawings, parts books, and documentation are ready prior to production launch
Ensure compliance with relevant EU and UK regulations and legislation
Create and interpret production drawings, including electrical and hydraulic schematics
Develop 3 D models and designs using Solid Works
Perform FEA analysis and prepare detailed technical reports
Generate Bills of Materials for production
Optimise nesting and machine programming to improve manufacturing efficiency
Source components and set up part numbers for the purchasing department
The Person:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Strong proficiency in Solid Works with extensive hands‑on experience
Experience performing FEA analysis and producing detailed reports
Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems in machinery design
Strong understanding of production drawings and manufacturing processes
Experience managing projects from concept through to production
Hands‑on mechanical aptitude with experience in heavy machinery, plant, HGV, or agricultural equipment
Next Step
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