Senior Design Engineer

Astec Europe

Omagh

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Astec Industries Europe Limited, Omagh, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer – Washing to lead design efforts from inception through production for static and modular wash plants. The role collaborates with sales, manufacturing, purchasing and service teams to develop solutions, integrating electrical controls, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and contribute to product development goals while aligning with industry best

Qualifications

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in equipment design and manufacturing (mechanical, structural, hydraulic and electrical/control system design).
Ability to take responsibility for completion of projects with due dates and defined requirements.

Responsibilities

Design efforts from inception through production.
Develop conceptual and final design solutions; coordinate project activities.
Support existing product offerings and perform testing or analysis of new and existing products.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Project management

ERP systems

Electrical/control design

Communication

Team collaboration

Finite Element Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Location: Astec Industries Europe Limited, 3 Bankmore Way East

Astec Industries - A $1bn NASDAQ listed company who are one of America's market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, aggregate, recycling, road building, ports, and mining sectors. Since 1972, ASTEC has been connecting communities by providing innovative rock-to-road solutions for our customers. Astec boast world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, JCI KPI, Telsmith, Telestack and Osborne mining products, combining their centuries of experience under the trusted Astec brand.

In 2014, Astec purchased the Telestack business along with the facilities at Omagh. In 2019 Astec invested £5m in an additional manufacturing plant in Omagh (Doogary site) to expand on the manufacturing footprint for the Telestack brand and to also begin production of crushing and screening equipment. In 2024 another £5m investment in factory expansion was completed at our Doogary site to increase our manufacturing footprint. This not only allows us to keep up with global demand, it also enables us to grow our crushing and screening business in Europe. We are now one of Omagh's largest private employers with over 200 team members and we need to continue to grow our team to support our growth.

About The Role

We are now looking to fulfil the role of a Senior Design Engineer – Washing

Under general supervision of the Yankton engineering team, the senior Design Engineer is responsible for design efforts from inception through production.

This position will focus on Static and modular Plants. Core components brought together in compliant systems, these are primarily electric powered with some hydraulic systems. These plants incorporate, on board power systems, hydraulics, electrical controls and mechanical systems including drives, crushers, feeders, screens and conveyors.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other engineers, cross-functional teams not limited to sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service. They will develop conceptual and final design solutions, manage and coordinate project activities, support existing product offerings, and perform testing or analysis of new and existing products to further Astec’s product line development goals.

The preferred site location is Omagh, Northern Ireland.

You will be trained to industry best practice standards and work with leading technologies and software. We offer very competitive pay and benefits including bonuses, health coverage, life insurance cover, local gym discounts, perks discount cards, full cycle to work schemes and more. We have a purpose-driven culture that is powered by clear and transparent communication. Moreover, we encourage feedback, and it is by this engagement and trust that loyalty is grown. We believe in investing in our people and encouraging career progression.

Be part of our growth story!

About The Company

The Telestack Story

Servicing the quarrying and aggregate, mining, port, and terminal sectors, Telestack design and manufacture their equipment from their headquarters in Omagh. Based across 2 nearby sites, Telestack have grown extensively in numbers and employ people across a range of disciplines from engineering (design, mechanical, electrical), manufacturing, fabrication, quality, supply chain, project management, aftermarket and product support, sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT and many more. In addition, their turnover has increased substantially in that short period, and they are now one of the key private employers in the locality.

Company Culture

Astec Omagh

Telestack was purchased in 2014 by Astec Industries – the >$1bn NASDAQ listed company who are one of America's leading manufacturers of equipment that build’s much of the world’s infrastructure. Astec boast world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers and Osborn mining products, combining their centuries of experience under the trusted Astec brand.

Astec is a market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, recycling, aggregate, road building, and mining sectors. They have a strategic global focus and over the last number of years, they have invested millions in their Omagh based European facility. These investments are the foundation upon which the next phase of growth will be built upon and the team in Omagh are seeking the very best talent to join them in their journey!

Ready to grow your career with a company that values innovation, ambition, and personal growth?

Required Criteria

Follow and actively support all company policies and procedures, to include a primary emphasis on safe operations.
Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in equipment design and manufacturing (mechanical, structural, hydraulic and electrical/control system design).
Ability to take responsibility for the completion of projects - achieving due dates and pre-defined requirements defined by management while working independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to support designs through procurement, build and test.
Innovative and able to come up with new design concepts and solutions to problems encountered during the design process.
Proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite, 3-D CAD software applications (SolidWorks preferred) and ERP systems.
Ability to develop and/or guide necessary computations such as load development, stress analysis, performance measurement, hydraulic circuit analysis, costing, etc. and interpret the results as necessary.
Understanding/experience with the engineering design process and new product development.
Ability to read, interpret and create engineering drawings and standards.
Understanding of materials, materials sciences and material properties as they relate to engineering decisions and materials selection.
Ability to make a financial and technical case for engineering design decisions.
Understanding of manufacturing practices including cutting, forming and welding of metals.
Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, interacting, and communicating with various personalities, getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management, working both individually and as part of a team.
Good organization and time-management skills.