Design Engineer

CREGG; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CREGG is seeking an experienced Design Engineer in Limerick to design jigs, fixtures, gauges and tooling for a leading medical device company. You will turn engineering concepts into production-ready tooling and collaborate with Process Ops, Manufacturing, NPD and Quality Engineering.

You will create CAD models and drawings, apply GD&T and tolerance analysis, and help move components from development into production while solving design challenges and ensuring manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Experience designing jigs, fixtures, gauges or production tooling.
• Proficient in 2D/3D parametric CAD modeling.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, ASME Y14.5, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, gauges and production tooling using 2D/3D parametric CAD.
• Translate engineering requirements into detailed, manufacturing-ready CAD models, assemblies and drawings.
• Work with engineers to resolve design challenges and improve DFM, manufacturability, safety and reliability.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis and drawing standards to ensure robust designs.
• Review designs, identify potential issues and recommend practical improvements.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and design validation activities.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality and external suppliers to deliver tooling projects.
• Use rapid prototyping, 3D printing and CNC machining where appropriate to validate designs.

Skills

CAD Software

GD&T

DFM

Cross-functional

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

CREGG are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join a leading Medical Device Company in Limerick. The successful candidate will design the jigs, fixtures, gauges and tooling that enable high-quality, efficient manufacturing.

You’ll work closely with Process Operations, NPD, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to turn engineering concepts into practical, production-ready tooling. You’ll solve design and manufacturing challenges, create detailed CAD designs and drawings, and help move components from development into production.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, gauges and production tooling using 2D/3D parametric CAD.
• Translate engineering requirements into detailed, manufacturing-ready CAD models, assemblies and drawings.
• Work with engineers to resolve design challenges and improve DFM, manufacturability, safety and reliability.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis and drawing standards to ensure robust designs.
• Review designs, identify potential issues and recommend practical improvements.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and design validation activities.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality and external suppliers to deliver tooling projects.
• Use rapid prototyping, 3D printing and CNC machining where appropriate to validate designs.
• Present design proposals and communicate technical solutions to stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of relevant design/engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar CAD/PDM systems.
• Proven experience designing tools, jigs, fixtures or gauges, ideally for a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, ASME Y14.5, DFM and manufacturing processes such as machining and molding.
• Good knowledge of materials and their properties.
• Ability to interpret and create detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively across functions.
• High attention to detail and a practical, hands-on approach to design.

Nice to have

• Associate’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience with advanced CAD strategies such as Top-Down Design, Master Models, Multi-Body or Sheet Metal.
• Electrical drawing/design experience.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CE marking and European safety/environmental requirements.