Junior Design Engineer

PlaceMe Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Junior Design Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team. This role involves designing and developing products across various sectors such as Marine, Agri, and Civils. The successful candidate will manage new product development, create detailed designs, and ensure compliance with quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual eager to contribute to exciting projects in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career in engineering, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering preferred, with 1-2 years experience desirable.
• Strong skills in communication, teamwork, and technical drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development and upgrade existing products.
• Develop product designs and rotational mould tool designs.
• Conduct technical reviews and document designs per ISO standards.

Skills

Results driven

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

PTC Creo

Job description

Overview

A Junior Design Engineer is required to join our clients R&D team and will be involved in the design and development of products across our Marine, Agri, Civils and Material Handling range. The successful candidate will also be involved in machine, components and mould design projects from concept, design, development and reengineering of their product portfolio. Due to continued expansion of our products within our Marine, Agri, Civils and Material Handling sectors, this position requires a candidate who can demonstrate their innovation and drive to succeed within a fast-paced innovative environment. This position will be based in their North Co. Galway facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree (L8) in relevant discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering.• 1-2 years’ experience is desirable but not essential.• Results driven and able to deliver with proven track record.• Possess knowledge on quality management systems, ISO 9001:2015 and CE Marking EN1090.• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills (written, verbal and visuals).• Commercially aware.• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with various teams.• Ability to interpret technical drawings.• Competent working knowledge and experience of 3D CAD and PTC Creo.• Excellent technical report writing skills.• Possess the ability to work productively, with initiative and drive under tight deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing requirements. • Effectively handle multiple priorities in parallel.

Responsibilities

• Project manage new product development along with the upgrading of existing products.• Develop product designs based on technical specifications provided.• Develop rotational mould tool designs based on technical specifications provided.• Implementation of design for manufacture and design for assembly techniques.• Conduct and/or participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, codes and other requirements.• Preparation of product specification sheets, bills of materials. Marketing literature etc.• Document designs and specifications based on the ISO 9001:2015 QMS and CE Marking EN1090.• Product testing to verify the design.• Ensuring all designs meet with the relevant national and international legislation.• Work with external components and material suppliers to continuously reduce cost.• Any other duties as specified by the supervisor/manager.