Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Rope Drive and Lifting

Liebherr Group; Killarney; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

End of Year Bonus

Paid overtime

Life Assurance

Career Progression Opportunities

Educational assistance

Maternity Pay

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is seeking a Team Leader in the Mechanical Drive Design Department (3FM) in Ireland.

You will lead the development and layout of rope drive and lifting equipment solutions for the LCC product range, coordinating with production, service, and purchasing to meet milestones. The role emphasizes mentorship, drawing up schedules, preparing drawings and BOMs, maintaining design databases, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Mechanical/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar demanding role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• Proven organisational and multi-project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and layout Rope Drive and Lifting Equipment solutions for the LCC product range.
• Be fully conversant with all aspects of Rope drive and Lifting Equipment design and apply applicable standards.
• Coordinate design with other departments to meet design requirements.
• Lead and manage project scheduling for a team of engineers.
• Train, coach, mentor and develop engineering staff.
• Prepare drawings, BOMs and other documentation.
• Maintain the design database and ensure centralized storage.
• Liaise with production, customer service and installation departments.
• Review customer tenders and prepare quotations.
• Occasional travel abroad.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Mechanical / Structural Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is seeking a Team Leader in the Mechanical Drive Design Department (3FM) in Ireland.

You will lead the development and layout of rope drive and lifting equipment solutions for the LCC product range, coordinating with production, service, and purchasing to meet milestones. The role emphasizes mentorship, drawing up schedules, preparing drawings and BOMs, maintaining design databases, and ensuring compliance with standards.