Design & Project Engineer - Structural Steel & Sheet Metal (SolidWorks)

OCE O`Connor Engineering; Kildimo; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Canteen facilities

Bike-To-Work Scheme

Sick pay

Additional leave, flexible work env.

Bike to work scheme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

OCE O'Connor Engineering in Ireland's Munster region seeks a skilled Structural Steel/Sheet Metal designer. You will model components and assemblies in SolidWorks, read CAD data, and prepare fabrication drawings for laser, plasma, and tube profiling equipment.

You will manage project costings, procurement, and inventory, coordinate with workshops, and ensure EN1090 EXC 3/4 compliance. Minimum 2–3 years in a similar role with fabrication experience is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with structural steel and sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficiency with EN1090 EXC 3/4.
• Experience with MS Office for project management.
• Ability to read CAD data and produce fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design components, machines & structures in 3D using SolidWorks.
• Interpret CAD data and communicate deliverables from project kick-off to handover.
• Read and revise project BOQs and BOMs.
• Breakdown 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacture.
• Produce fabrication drawings for steel weldments and machined parts.
• Reverse engineer parts and perform site surveys.
• Material procurement and part inventory management aligned to workshop schedule.
• Part nesting for Laser, Plasma, and Tube Laser machines.
• Schedule workflow of laser/profiled/machined components with workshop plan.
• Manage moving parts across in-house and external teams through project lifecycle.
• Manage project costings and procurement, and report to accounts.
• Carry out EN1090 EXC 3 & 4 compliant tasks.

Skills

SolidWorks

Nesting software

Sheet metal

Costing

Procurement

3D modelling

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

OCE O'Connor Engineering in Ireland's Munster region seeks a skilled Structural Steel/Sheet Metal designer. You will model components and assemblies in SolidWorks, read CAD data, and prepare fabrication drawings for laser, plasma, and tube profiling equipment.

You will manage project costings, procurement, and inventory, coordinate with workshops, and ensure EN1090 EXC 3/4 compliance. Minimum 2–3 years in a similar role with fabrication experience is required.