Mechanical Design Engineer – 4 day week!

Wallace Myers International; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northern Ireland seeks a creative Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This position offers a unique 4-day working week and is focused on developing design concepts for bespoke machinery and robotic automation. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering along with 2–3 years of relevant experience, particularly in industrial automation. A competitive salary and strong benefits package is included.

Benefits

4 day working week

Generous holiday entitlement

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a mechanical design role, ideally within industrial automation.
• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design concepts for special purpose machinery, robotic automation, and assembly systems.
• Deliver cost-effective, high-quality design solutions that meet client specifications and project milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, project managers, and production staff.
• Source components and build relationships with suppliers to meet custom design requirements.
• Produce detailed documentation including BOMs and design reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality, environmental, and health & safety standards.

Skills

Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Designer

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer – 4 day week!

Are you a creative and driven Mechanical Design Engineer looking to make an impact in the world of automation and bespoke machinery? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a cutting-edge engineering team that designs and delivers innovative solutions for global clients. You’ll be part of a fast-paced environment where your ideas and expertise will help shape the future of industrial automation. This is based from our clients HQ in Derry and offers a 4 day working week.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design concepts for special purpose machinery, robotic automation, and assembly systems.
• Deliver cost-effective, high-quality design solutions that meet client specifications and project milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, project managers, and production staff.
• Source components and build relationships with suppliers to meet custom design requirements.
• Produce detailed documentation including BOMs and design reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality, environmental, and health & safety standards.

Criteria

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a mechanical design role, ideally within industrial automation.
• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Reward

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation experiencing rapid growth, offering real opportunities for career development. You will receive a competitive salary based on experience and a strong rewards package including a 4 day week, generous holiday entitlement and much more.

Skills

Skills: Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Designer