Mechanical Design Engineer

Vickerstock; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their design team. This Full Time Permanent position offers a salary of £38,000 - £48,000, depending on experience, with options for hybrid work. The role involves designing mechanical systems for large-scale machinery and complying with safety standards. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong CAD skills, particularly in SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within manufacturing, machinery, or heavy engineering.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD design, ideally SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Translate customer and project requirements into effective, reliable design solutions.
• Prepare and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) while coordinating closely with production and purchasing teams.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to R&D and product improvement initiatives.
• Support the manufacturing and assembly process, providing engineering guidance as needed.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

3D CAD design

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Dungannon, Coalisland area (Tyrone)

Full Time Permanent Position – Monday to Friday with early finish on Friday (Hybrid WFH option available)

Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 (Depending on Experience)

Job ID: HN11765

Role Overview

A highly respected engineering and manufacturing company based in County Tyrone is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design team. This permanent opportunity offers excellent career development within a leading Northern Ireland manufacturer that supplies world‑class engineering solutions.

Ideal candidates are design engineers located in or within commuting distance of Dungannon, Cookstown, Omagh, or the wider Mid Ulster area, looking to progress their career in a technically challenging and rewarding environment.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems and components for use in large‑scale industrial and recycling machinery. Working as part of a multidisciplinary design team, you will take projects from concept through to manufacture, ensuring each design is practical, cost‑effective, and built to the highest engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create accurate 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software
• Translate customer and project requirements into effective, reliable design solutions
• Prepare and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) while coordinating closely with production and purchasing teams
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to R&D and product improvement initiatives
• Support the manufacturing and assembly process, providing engineering guidance as needed
• Ensure designs comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards

Essential Requirements

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within manufacturing, machinery, or heavy engineering
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD design, ideally SolidWorks

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Please only apply if you can work permanently in NI without any sort of restrictions.

If this role is of interest, or if you have a relatable skill set that might match other similar vacancies, please send an updated CV via the link on the page, or get in touch with Hugh Nugent to discuss at your convenience.

Hugh has 13+ years’ experience specifically in Engineering / Manufacturing Recruitment and specialises across Senior Executive Placements, Design/Development and Quality Engineering roles throughout Ireland.

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Candidates can come from areas such as Belfast, Lisburn, Lurgan, Portadown, Craigavon, Armagh, Ballygawley, Tyrone, Omagh, Dungannon, Coalisland, Cookstown, Maghera, Magherafelt, Mid Ulster areas.