Design Engineer (Product/Industrial)

MCS Group; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Design Engineer to contribute to the product development process in a dynamic R&D team. The successful candidate will possess a relevant engineering degree, solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and proficiency in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks. This role offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£35,000-£40,000 salary

38-hour work week

33 days holiday

Pension and life assurance

Professional development opportunities

On-site parking and modern facilities

Qualifications

• Strong work-related experience in a product design/design engineering role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for plastics and metals.

Responsibilities

• Develop design plans based on project scopes and inputs.
• Deliver design projects on time and within budget.
• Support prototyping and testing activities.
• Create detailed technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Collaborate across departments and external partners.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Planning skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

MCS Group is recruiting a Product Design Engineer/ Industrial Design Engineer for our innovative manufacturing business.

Are you ready to take your design career to the next level? Our client, a leading, forward-thinking company is looking for a Design Engineer (Product/Industrial) to join its dynamic, collaborative and multidisciplinary R&D team based in Co. Antrim.

In this role you will contribute to the full product development life cycle, from concept through to manufacturing. As the design engineer you will work cross functionally with engineers, suppliers, and other departments. This rewarding role requires a mix of creativity, technical capability, and strong project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop design plans based on project scopes and inputs
• Deliver design projects on time and within budget
• Support prototyping and testing activities
• Create detailed technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards
• Collaborate across departments and external partners

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant engineering degree with strong work related experience gained in a product design/design engineering role
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (plastics and metals)
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Why join:

• £35,000-£40,000
• 38-hour work week, early finish on Fridays
• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support
• On-site parking and modern facilities
• Professional development opportunities
• Rewarding work

Apply now to join a talented team where innovation, quality, and collaboration drive success.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 9693 5510

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