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Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact: Amy Newell
  • Contact Email: amy.newell@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 22379

We are partnering with our client in Galway county to support them with hiring an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their R&D team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative, high-tech products from concept through to manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support new product development projects from initial concept through to production release.

  • Develop mechanical designs, 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings.

  • Build prototypes and support laboratory and field testing activities.

  • Analyse test results and prepare technical reports and documentation.

  • Collaborate with electrical, software and cross-functional engineering teams on system integration.

  • Lead and contribute to design reviews and technical discussions.

  • Apply design for manufacture (DFM) principles to ensure robust, cost-effective solutions.

  • Manage project activities and deliverables in line with agreed timelines.

  • Create and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with quality management procedures.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause investigations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

  • 3+ years’ experience in a mechanical design or product development environment.

  • Strong 3D CAD capability using software such as CREO, SolidWorks, or similar.

  • Proven experience designing products for manufacture and assembly.

  • Experience with prototype development, testing, and validation processes.

  • Knowledge of DFMEA, risk assessment, and problem-solving methodologies would be advantageous.

  • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

  • Project management experience would be beneficial.

  • Experience within a high-volume manufacturing or technology-led environment is desirable.


For more information and a confidential discussion on the role please contact Amy Newell.

amy.newell@collinsmcnicholas.ie

091 706718

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