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Design Engineer

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Design Engineer
Hays Engineering are delighted to be partnering with a leading Northern Ireland manufacturer to recruit a Design Engineer. Operating within a highly innovative engineering environment, this company designs and manufactures cutting-edge equipment for customers across global markets and continues to invest heavily in new product development and engineering excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer looking to work on complex mechanical systems, bespoke machinery and innovative engineering projects from concept through to production.
Your New Role
As a Design Engineer, you will join a collaborative engineering team responsible for the design and development of innovative products and equipment. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, working closely with manufacturing, purchasing and project teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Producing 3D models, detailed manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation
- Designing mechanical systems, fabricated structures and machine components
- Supporting new product development and continuous product improvement projects
- Completing design calculations and engineering analysis
- Liaising with production teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
- Supporting prototype development, testing and validation activities
- Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout projects
- Ensuring designs meet relevant quality, safety and industry standards
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What You'll Need to Succeed
- Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or similar
- Previous experience in a Design Engineering role
- Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo or similar)
- Knowledge of heavy machinery, capital equipment or manufacturing environments would be advantageous
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities


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What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on innovative, market-leading products
- Career progression within a growing engineering business
- Exposure to full product lifecycle development
- Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
- Varied and technically challenging projects
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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