Mechanical Design Engineer

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (Permanent)
Mechanical Design Engineer

Newtonabbey, Northern Ireland

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a highly innovative manufacturing organisation based in Newtonabbey. This is a key technical leadership role focused on the development of market-leading sensor products, supporting customers across a global footprint.

This position offers the chance to take ownership of product development from concept through to production launch, while working cross-functionally within an international engineering team.

Role Overview

You will lead the design and development of advanced sensor products, ensuring delivery in line with customer specifications, quality standards, and project timelines. This is a hands-on engineering role combining technical design expertise, supplier engagement, customer interaction, and manufacturing optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead development of market-leading products, including CAD design, prototyping, validation testing, and production launch
Provide technical support to customers throughout the product lifecycle
Engage directly with customers to define specifications, agree project schedules, and deliver projects aligned with customer requirements
Lead engagement with new and existing suppliers, defining technical requirements and driving on-time delivery and quality performance
Work cross-functionally within a global team to optimise designs for manufacturing, assembly, and cost efficiency
Lead engineering validation activities with test laboratories and production lines
Support change management initiatives across a range of existing products globally

Essential Criteria

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong 3D CAD experience and 2D drawing preparation
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Demonstrated initiative, strong teamwork, research capability, and problem-solving skills

Desirable Criteria

Experience with in the automotive industry and associated qualification processes
Experience using Solid Works, CATIA and/or NX modelling packages
Strong knowledge of engineering tolerances and GD&T
Experience designing for manufacturing processes including:
Plastic moulding
Metal forming
Stamping
Casting
Forging
Knowledge of engineering design processes such as DFMEA and Design for Six Sigma

Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
Understanding of sensor-related electronics, behaviour, and mechanical failure modes

What's on Offer

Competitive salary up to £45,000
Opportunity to lead innovative product development projects
Exposure to global customers and cross-functional teams
Career progression within a growing and technically advanced organisation
Comprehensive benefits package

If you are a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take on a senior, technically challenging role within a forward-thinking manufacturing business in Newtonabbey, we would welcome your application.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact K02 directly with your CV