Design Engineer

PARK RECRUIT; Dungannon; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours - 4 day week

Excellent salary and benefits package

Long-term career progression

Significant investment in facilities

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to drive product innovation and manage projects from concept to delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, a strong background in product development and CAD design, and experience managing engineering projects. The company offers flexible working hours, an excellent salary and benefits package, and opportunities for long-term career progression as it continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or significant design experience (3-5 years) in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in product development and CAD design.
• Experience managing engineering projects.
• Experience managing engineering projects.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with screening equipment is desirable.
• Experience with SolidWorks or Pro/Engineer would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products.
• Manage projects across the full lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with sales and technical teams.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality and timelines.
• Review and approve designs, resolving technical challenges.
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the design team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Skills

Product development

CAD design

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Screening equipment

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Park Recruit are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and rapidly growing engineering manufacturer to appoint a Senior R&D Engineer.

This is a unique opportunity to join a business with ambitious expansion plans, significant investment in facilities, and a clear long-term growth strategy. With a robust and experienced management structure already in place, the company is exceptionally well-positioned for its next phase of development — and now is the perfect time to be part of that journey.

Our client based in Mid Ulster, is an established and respected name within the engineering and manufacturing sector, known for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to a global market. With ongoing factory expansion and increasing demand, they are investing heavily in both infrastructure and people, seeking talented individuals who want to grow alongside the business.

As Senior R&D Engineer, you will play a key role in driving product innovation and managing projects from concept through to installation.

Duties:

• Lead the design and development of new products
• Manage projects across the full lifecycle — from concept to delivery
• Collaborate with sales and technical teams to provide expert input and support
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality and timelines are met
• Review and approve designs, resolving technical challenges
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the design team
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or significant design experience (3-5years +) in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in product development and CAD design
• Experience managing engineering projects
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety standards
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with Screening equipement highly desirable
• Experience with SolidWorks or Pro/Engineer would be advantageous.

On Offer:

• Flexible working hours to suit - 4 day week
• Excellent salary and benefits package
• Join a business with clear growth plans and major investment underway
• Be part of a stable, experienced, and supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth environment
• Long-term career progression as the company continues to expand