Custom Projects Design Engineer - Manual Handling

Build Your Career with us Astec Industries - A $1bn NASDAQ listed company who are one of America's market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, aggregate, recycling, road building, ports, and mining sectors. Since 1972, ASTEC has been connecting communities by providing innovative rock-to-road solutions for our customers. Astec boast world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, JCI KPI, Telsmith, Telestack and Osborne mining products, combining their centuries of experience under the trusted Astec brand.

In 2014, Astec purchased the Telestack business along with the 2019 Astec invested £5m in an additional manufacturing plant in Omagh (Doogary site) to expand on the manufacturing footprint for the Telestack brand and to also begin production of crushing and screening equipment. We are now expanding further with another £5m investment for a factory expansion at our Doogary site to increase our manufacturing footprint.

This not only allows us to keep up with global demand, it also enables us to grow our crushing and screening business in Europe. We are now one of Omagh's largest private employers with over 200 team members and we need to continue to grow our team to support our growth. About

The Role We are now looking to fulfil the role of a Custom Projects Design Engineer Material Handling Under general supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Custom Projects Engineer is responsible for design efforts from inception through production in new project development. This position will focus on Material Handling Equipment for the aggregate industry such as tracked conveyors, hopper feeders, truck unloaders and telescopic stackers.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other engineers, cross-functional teams not limited to sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service. They will develop conceptual and final design solutions, manage and coordinate project activities, support existing product offerings, and perform testing or analysis of new and existing products to further Astecs product line development goals. The preferred site location is Omagh , Northern Ireland.

You will be trained to industry best practice standards and work with leading technologies and software. We offer very competitive pay and benefits including bonuses, health coverage, life insurance cover, local gym discounts, perks discount cards, full cycle to work schemes and more. We have a purpose-driven culture that is powered by clear and transparent communication. Moreover, we encourage feedback, and it is by this engagement and trust that loyalty is grown.

We believe in investing in our people and encouraging career progression. Be part of our growth story! Required Criteria Follow and actively support all company policies and procedures, to include a primary emphasis on safe operations. Minimum of bachelors degree in Mechanical, Agriculture, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field. Minimum 3 years experience in equipment design and manufacturing (mechanical, structural, hydraulic and electrical/control system design).

Ability to take responsibility for the completion of projects - achieving due dates and pre-defined requirements defined by management while working independently with minimal supervision. Innovative and able to come up with new design concepts and solutions to problems encountered during the design process Proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite, 3-D CAD software applications (Solid Works preferred) and ERP systems (Epicor/Oracle preferred).

Ability to develop and/or guide necessary computations such as load development, stress analysis, performance measurement, hydraulic circuit analysis, costing, etc. and interpret the results as necessary. Understanding/experience with the engineering design process and new product development. Ability to read, interpret and create engineering drawings and standards. Understanding of materials, materials sciences and material properties as they relate to engineering decisions and materials selection.

Ability to make a financial and technical case for engineering design decisions Understanding of manufacturing practices including cutting, forming and welding of metals. Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, interacting, and communicating with various personalities, getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management, working both individually and as part of a team. Good organization and time-management skills. The above job description is not exhaustive and is not intended to give a definite list of all duties and responsibilities.

It is a guideline within which the individual job holder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible. There will be additional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the job role. Desired Criteria Experience in the design of bespoke material handling plant from concept through to production.…