Design Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment in Galway is seeking a Design Engineer to join its design and development team. You will report to the Principal Product Development Engineer or Design & Development Director and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on internal and client-led projects.

The role covers from concept and feasibility through to design, testing, manufacturing and production release, with responsibilities spanning prototyping, verification, and documentation to ensure robust product

Qualifications

• Requires Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in medical devices or highly regulated industries is advantageous.
• Strong SolidWorks experience for 3D modelling, complex assemblies and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of product development, prototyping, testing and design verification processes.
• Understanding of tolerance development, process capability and engineering analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within multidisciplinary project teams across multiple concurrent projects.
• Collaborate with user-centred design, manufacturing and other internal functions.
• Support concept development, feasibility studies, design activities and verification and validation testing.
• Develop mechanical design solutions throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Create 3D CAD models and complex assemblies using SolidWorks, including surface modelling where required.
• Produce detailed 2D engineering drawings and associated design documentation.
• Define customer requirements and translate them into product development specifications.
• Progress projects with internal and external technical specialists to completion.
• Manage prototyping, concept testing and initial engineering builds.
• Develop product specifications, test methods, design verification protocols and test reports.
• Investigate and resolve design, testing and manufacturing issues using engineering principles and simulations.
• Complete process development activities, including tolerance analysis and development for robust product performance.
• Communicate concepts effectively using Adobe Creative Suite tools.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modelling

Engineering drawings

Tolerance development

Process capability

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Attention to deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Design Engineer

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Design Engineer to join its design and development team in Galway.

You will report to the Principal Product Development Engineer or Design & Development Director and work as part of a multidisciplinary team on a range of internal and client-led projects.

The role involves supporting the development of new products and product enhancements from concept and feasibility through to design, testing, manufacturing and production release.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Work within multidisciplinary project teams across multiple concurrent projects.
• Collaborate with user-centred design, manufacturing and other internal functions.
• Support concept development, feasibility studies, design activities and verification and validation testing.
• Develop mechanical design solutions throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Create 3D CAD models and complex assemblies using SolidWorks, including surface modelling where required.
• Produce detailed 2D engineering drawings and associated design documentation.
• Help define customer requirements and translate them into product development specifications.
• Work with internal and external technical specialists to progress projects through to completion.
• Manage and support prototyping, concept testing and initial engineering builds.
• Develop product specifications, test methods, design verification protocols and test reports.
• Investigate and resolve design, testing and manufacturing issues using appropriate engineering principles, mathematical analysis and FEA or simulation tools where required.
• Complete process development activities, including tolerance analysis and development, to support robust product performance and process capability.
• Use relevant Adobe Creative Suite tools to communicate design and engineering concepts effectively.

Project Management, Documentation and Quality

• Monitor project progress against scope, timelines, budget and risks.
• Identify and report project variances to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports communicating project status, findings and results.
• Compile product specification packages for production release, including:
  • Component drawings
  • Inspection criteria
  • Material specifications
  • Work instructions
  • Packaging specifications
  • Relevant test and manufacturing documentation
• Ensure product development, manufacturing process and test documentation complies with applicable internal, customer, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Support production release activities and provide technical input to sales and customer-facing activities when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in medical devices or another highly regulated industry would be advantageous.
• Strong experience using SolidWorks for 3D modelling, complex assemblies and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of product development, prototyping, testing and design verification processes.
• An understanding of tolerance development, process capability and engineering analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, motivated and collaborative approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• A results-focused mindset, with the ability to deliver work to agreed deadlines.
• Adaptability and flexibility when working in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous change and innovation.