Mechanical Design Engineer

Camlin Group; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Lisburn. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative mechanical designs and collaborating cross-functionally. This role requires hands-on engineering skills, CAD expertise, and strong problem-solving abilities. The company offers a supportive environment with hybrid working options and various benefits including pension schemes and subsidized gym memberships.

Benefits

Company Pension & Life Assurance Schemes

On-site parking

Hybrid Working

Subsidized Gym Membership

Wellness programmes

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a mechanical engineering environment focusing on design and development.
• Ability to design cost-effective solutions within budgets.
• Experience in creating parts, assemblies, and detailed drawings using CAD.

Responsibilities

• Developing, testing and evaluating mechanical designs.
• Creating high-quality engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Collaborating with other engineering functions and departments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Design for Manufacture & Assembly

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and also has interests in a number of R&D projects in a variety of scientific sectors.

At Camlin we believe in high quality engineering and design, allowing us to develop market leading products and services. In short, we love creating value for our customers by solving difficult problems. As of today, the Camlin operation spans over 20 countries across the globe.

What to expect day to day

You will join a highly skilled and dedicated team engaged in the design and development of innovative electro-mechanical products. You will be responsible for delivering cost-effective detailed mechanical design solutions for new products and enhancements to existing products to the agreed technical requirements, timescales and budget.

You should have broad knowledge of mechanical engineering design and should be able to support identification of the optimum technical and pragmatic solution to complex design problems including dynamic mechanisms and electro-mechanical systems. You would be expected to drive and support the technical development of new and existing products.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, testing and evaluating mechanical designs in accordance with Camlin NPI process, while complying with industry standards and regulations.
• Applying knowledge of engineering principles to evaluate mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and products.
• Selecting mechanical components in line with technical requirements.
• Creating high-quality, comprehensive engineering drawings (parts, assemblies, cables and wiring diagrams) in accordance with Camlin best practice.
• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials and working with Purchasing to identify appropriate suppliers.
• Ensuring that products will perform consistently in specified operating environments, meeting Camlin quality and customer expectations.
• Applying Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFM, DFA) techniques to ensure cost-effective and efficient design.
• Collaborate with other engineering functions, and other departments including the Operations team within Camlin.
• Taking an active part in designreviews, creating specifications and test plans.
• Ability to plan own work and work with limited supervision
• Ability to write technical proposals, engineering reports and test plans and to provide estimates of engineering costs and timescales to support bid and programme activities.

What you'll need:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, or practical work experience commensurate to a 3 rd level education.
• 3 years’ experience in a mechanical engineering environment with a focus on design and development.
• Experience with Solid Edge or similar CAD package, including creation of parts, assemblies and detailed 2D drawings including use of GD&T.
• Knowledgeable in key engineering principles, assembly techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to design cost effective solutions from specifications against agreed budget and timescale requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address technical challenges.
• Ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration within the team and with other departments.
• Company Pension & Life Assurance Schemes
• On-site parking
• Hybrid Working
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Wellness programmes

Our Values

• We work together
• We believe in people
• We won’t accept the ‘way it’s always been done’
• We listen to learn
• We’re trying to do the right thing

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.