Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Lisburn
Full time permanent position
HN11700
This company is a very "culture positive" business for employees; who has a lot of very long serving staff. They pride themselves in being a great place to work, where people get on with shared goals and shared success - this is a very important consideration for them within their hiring processes. As a firm, they manufacture bespoke products that make a very positive impact to the world, increasing the feel good factor of working within such an environment.
From first concept, you will work within your team to design, develop, prototype and test very ergonomic products. This role is working with a close team of experienced and colloborative Mechanical Design Engineers. The role reports directly to the Design Manager.
On Offer:

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

Full time permanent position
38 working hours per week 8-4.30 Mon-Thur with a 2pm finish on Fridays
Role is predominenty office based in Lisburn with the possible flexibility of up to 2-3 days work from home each month when required
The position of Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Development products from concept through to manufacture, both individually, or as a member of a project team using SolidWorks
• 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

Essential Criteria for this Mechanical Design Engineering position:

• A minimum of 3 years Mechanical Design Experience - Ideally within the creative development of products that require ergonomic considerations - Design of products such as bikes etc
• 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 SolidWorks

Sponsorship is not available for this role, please only apply if this is not required and if you can work permanently in NI without any sort of restrictions
If this role is of interest, or if you have a relatable skillset that might match other similar vacancies; then 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' experience specifically in Engineering / Manufacturing Recruitment and specialises across Senior Executive Placements, Design/Development and Quality Engineering roles throughout Ireland.
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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.

Skills Required