Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Lisburn

Full time permanent position

HN11700

This company is a culture–positive business for employees, with many long–serving staff. They pride themselves on being a great place to work with shared goals and shared success, and they manufacture bespoke products that positively impact the world.

From first concept, you will work within your team to design, develop, prototype and test ergonomic products. This role is part of a close team of experienced and collaborative Mechanical Design Engineers and reports directly to the Design Manager.

• GBP
  33–45K depending on experience / suitability
• Company Pension
• Company Life Assurance Scheme – Death in Service – 4 times salary
• 33 days holidays

38 working hours per week 8–4.30 Mon–Thur with a 2pm finish on Fridays

Role is predominantly office based in Lisburn with the possible flexibility of up to 2–3 days work from home each month when required.

• Development products from concept through to manufacture, both individually, or as a member of a project team using Solid Works
• Work to required deliverables, ensuring design projects are on time and within budget
• Support prototyping by providing accurate data to the prototyping resources
• Support product/project reviews
• Ensure all products are thoroughly tested and meet regulatory requirements
• Work with other Designers, Implementation Engineers, departments, test labs, suppliers and contractors to ensure the successful project completion
• Adhere to design procedures and protocols, keeping electronic files
• Communicate project briefs to the design team
• Research projects thoroughly covering user needs, market requirements and technical requirements

• A minimum of 3 years Mechanical Design Experience – ideally within ergonomic product development and designs such as bikes
• Experience of designing and managing products from concept through development to full production
• A thorough understanding of manufacturing process including plastics and metal fabrication
• Strong concepting, visualization and problem solving skills
• Strong 3D design package experience such as Solid Works

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Please only apply if you can work permanently in NI without any restrictions.

If this role is of interest, or if you have a relatable skillset that might match other similar vacancies, please send an updated CV via the link on the page or get in touch with Hugh Nugent to discuss in absolute confidence.

Hugh has 13+ years of experience specifically in Engineering / Manufacturing Recruitment and specialises across Senior Executive Placements, Design/Development and Quality Engineering roles throughout Ireland.

This role would be particularly suitable for those from the Lisburn, Belfast, Portadown, Lurgan, Craigavon, Banbridge, Ballynahinch, Downpatrick, Newry, Armagh, County Down, Hillsborough, Moira, Antrim, Bangor, Newtownards areas.