Senior Design Engineer

CK International; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CK International in Dungannon seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical, hydraulic and electrical design from concept to delivery. You will develop initial concepts, evolve detailed designs, create manufacture drawings and manage project deliverables with autonomy.

You will travel to sites for installations and provide aftersales support, liaising with manufacturing to meet schedules. A mechanical engineering degree or significant experience and 3+ years in heavy engineering design are

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent and strong design background.
• 3+ years in heavy engineering design environment.
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Experience with manufacturing drawings and DFMs.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial concept drawings/models for customers.
• Evolve concepts into detailed designs with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical features.
• Create detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.
• Amend designs for bespoke customer changes.
• Manage customer queries through the project lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical design

2D/3D modelling

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Time management

Communication

Travel

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pulse (PDM)

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

The role will report directly into the Engineering Manager, the role will require multiple projects to run concurrently and meet customer deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop new bespoke baling machinery from concept to delivery, including all hydraulic and electrical system design. Whilst based in Dungannon projects are wide ranging geographically and the successful candidate will be expected to operate with a large degree of autonomy.

The Job:

• Develop initial concept drawings/models for customers.
• Evolve concept designs into detailed designs incorporating mechanical, hydraulic and electrical features.
• Create detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.
• Amend existing designs for bespoke customer changes.
• Manage customer queries through the project.
• Liaise with manufacturing team to ensure projects run to schedule.
• Maintain technical specifications and user documentation.
• Completion of BOMs.
• Manage engineering deliverables to project schedule.
• Traveling to site to oversee and complete installations and commissioning.
• Assist aftersales team with troubleshooting hydraulic/mechanical/electrical issues.

The Person:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) or possess significant relevant experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in heavy engineering design role
• 2D and 3D modelling experience (AutoCAD / Solidworks)
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Excellent people and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of DFM
• Logical thinker with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to travel
• Driving Licence

(Desirable)

• Experience of PDM system (Pulse)
• Hydraulic experience
• Electrical understanding