Job Description

Our Vision

Together with our partners, we are driven to be the most respected, innovative & sustainable GSE manufacturer in the world.

Company Overview

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.

Overview and Purpose of Role

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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Taking direction from the Design Manager, you will develop design bespoke vehicles and similar metal products in a timely manner. You will ensure that all design drawings are consistent and of a high level of accuracy and quality. You will 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. You will create and develop a log of design issues in order to ensure that design issues are managed and resolved. You will provide support by developing current designs to incorporate improvement measures to existing GSE designs. You will be required to source and select the most appropriate material for the product design to meet the requirements of the customer. You will be required to implement detailed structural and strength calculations to assess tolerance and stress analysis of mechanical components. You will be required to prepare technical documentation such as design specifications, design reports and procurement specifications. You will ensure that all works carried comply with the ISO 9001 procedures You are responsible for fully complying with the Health and Safety procedures. You will voice/ raise design changes that are evaluated for feasibility, cost and timing and implemented with care and thoroughness, gaining the approval from the Design Manager. Adherence to our ISO 9001 Quality management system. Adherence to company health and safety procedures. Maintain a clean and tidy works area

Personal Specification

Essential

At least 5 years' experience as a design engineer capacity within a metal fabrication environment Experience design software such as AutoCad, Solidworks. Must have good technical drawing skills Knowledge of type approval Qualified to degree level in Mechanical Engineering or similar Has 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 organizational skills Ability to plan, prioritize 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

Desirable

Experience with Hydraulics and Electrics Experience with design of vehicles, crushers, screeners, trailers or similar
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SMDE/06/25