Job Description
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Heavy Manufacturing Co. LaoisSalary 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 growthEnd-to-end ownership of new product development and industrialisationAbility to progress into a management role The Role:Collaborate with the management team to design and develop new productsReverse engineer projects to ensure BOMs are set up accurately in the ERP systemEnsure drawings, parts books, and documentation are ready prior to production launchEnsure compliance with relevant EU and UK regulations and legislationCreate and interpret production drawings, including electrical and hydraulic schematicsDevelop 3D models and designs using SolidWorksPerform FEA analysis and prepare detailed technical reportsGenerate Bills of Materials for productionOptimise nesting and machine programming to improve manufacturing efficiencySource components and set up part numbers for the purchasing departmentThe Person:Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related disciplineStrong proficiency in SolidWorks with extensive hands-on experienceExperience performing FEA analysis and producing detailed reportsKnowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems in machinery designStrong understanding of production drawings and manufacturing processesExperience managing projects from concept through to productionHands-on mechanical aptitude with experience in heavy machinery, plant, HGV, or agricultural equipmentNext StepFor further information, and to apply for this role, please contact our recruitment team. Visit our website for a full list of engineering opportunities.Expert, confidential recruitment advice. Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience and expertise.