R&D Project Engineer Location: West of Ireland Role: Full Time Salary: €40k - €70k+ DOE Gi Group Ireland are currently partnering with a highly innovative and fast growing engineering and manufacturing business to recruit an experienced R&D Project Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company delivering advanced engineering solutions within a technically driven environment. The successful candidate will play a key role within the Research & Development team, managing projects from concept through to development while supporting innovation, continuous improvement, and product enhancement initiatives. Reporting To: Lead Mechanical Engineer / R&D Manager Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Attend weekly project meetings and present updates on ongoing R&D activities Support, follow, and continuously improve internal R&D processes and procedures Maintain and manage project GANTT charts to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved Work closely with the R&D Manager to prioritise development projects effectively Conduct technical research to ensure the latest technologies, methodologies, and innovations are incorporated into projects Contribute proactively and creatively within the R&D department to drive innovation and efficiency Provide regular progress updates to senior engineering leadership Assist in the development, tracking, and monitoring of KPIs within the R&D function Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, manufacturing, and project teams Support product development, testing, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities Produce technical documentation, reports, and instructional materials where required Assist with design optimisation and process improvement initiatives across the business Essential Requirements Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification Previous experience in mechanical design or building services engineering would be advantageous Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks with strong working knowledge of Revit and BIM coordination Experience using CAD automation tools such as DriveWorks or similar platforms Open-minded approach to adopting modern engineering technologies, including AI-driven tools and innovative workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy Strong technical report writing and documentation skills Excellent creative thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment Knowledge and understanding of product development and product evaluation processes Legally entitled to work within the EU Fluent English, both written and verbal, for business communication purposes What's on Offer Opportunity to join a growing and innovative engineering company Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and product development projects Collaborative and supportive working environment Career progression and professional development opportunities KSGalway Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website. Skills: Mechanical Engineering Design CAD
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