Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Mallaghan

Mallaghan Dungannon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Originally established as a Civil Engineering Firm by Terry Mallaghan in the 1960s, an ongoing dedication to excellence and innovation has seen Mallaghan evolve into a leading global manufacturer of GSE. Combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of customer requirements, Mallaghan designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of specialist products, including hi‑lifts, aircraft maintenance lifts, stairs, and deicers, tailored to the needs of our international partners.

Headquartered in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, and with a manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia;
Mallaghan employs a team of more than 400 people. With Ronan and Niall Mallaghan at the helm of the business, Mallaghan is committed to continued investment within the industry to ensure a range of innovative, sustainable GSE for airlines, airport and handling agents right across the world.

As key part of the design process, you will be project focused on a particular area within the design of GSE products to ensure that all designs are cost effective and have the best sourced materials for use. This will involve research, design and development of designs and improvement of the performance and efficiency of existing products.

• Taking direction from the Design Manager, develop bespoke vehicle designs and similar metal products timely.
• Ensure that all design drawings are consistent and of a high level of accuracy and quality.
• 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.
• Create and develop a log of design issues to ensure design issues are managed and resolved.
• Provide support by developing current designs to incorporate improvement measures to existing GSE designs.
• Source and select the most appropriate material for product design to meet the requirements of the customer.
• Implement detailed structural and strength calculations to assess tolerance and stress analysis of mechanical components.
• Prepare technical documentation such as design specifications, design reports and procurement specifications.
• Ensure all work complies with the ISO 9001 procedures.
• Fully comply with Health and Safety procedures.
• Voice/raise design changes evaluated for feasibility, cost and timing and implement with care and thoroughness, gaining approval from the Design Manager.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality management system.
• Adhere to company health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and tidy works area.

• At least 5 years’ experience as a design engineer in a metal fabrication environment. Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Solid Works.
• Good technical drawing skills.
• Knowledge of type approval.
• Qualified to degree level in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 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 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.

Only candidates living in the UK and fully authorised to work there can be considered.

Join Mallaghan Engineering as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and be part of designing the future of aviation support solutions. Apply now to start your journey with us, keeping the world moving!

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