Lift Mechanical Engineer - QA, Design & Installation

TAHLIA WATERS HR CONSULTING LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TAHLIA WATERS HR CONSULTING LLP in Ireland seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years in the lift industry to lead design reviews, reliability monitoring, and QA/QC for lift components. You will review drawings and calculations, gatekeep installation methods, conduct audits, and participate in handover inspections to identify and resolve defects, driving continuous improvements.

Strong analytical skills and hands-on attention to detail are essential to ensuring compliance with codes and to

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical engineering, preferably in lift industry.
• Strong understanding of lift mechanical systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical specifications and drawings.
• Evaluate traffic analysis compliance and design feasibility.
• Identify clashes with local codes or common practices.
• Review shop drawings and mechanical calculations.
• Gatekeep installation methodology and mock-up lift checks.
• Conduct installation audit inspections.
• Participate in handover inspections and defects identification.
• Monitor reliability of mechanical components (ropes, guide rails, door systems).
• Identify recurring mechanical faults and propose improvements.
• Conduct supplier quality assessments and lab testing where necessary.
• Approve parts listing for mechanical components.
• Ensure documentation control for spare parts database.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary:

• Responsible for mechanical system design review, compliance checks, reliability monitoring, and quality assurance of lift mechanical components.

The Role:

1) Bid Tender Support:

• Review mechanical specifications and drawings.
• Evaluate traffic analysis compliance and design feasibility.
• Identify clashes with local codes or common practices.

2) Lift Project/Installation Stage:

• Review shop drawings and mechanical calculations.
• Gatekeep installation methodology and mock-up lift checks.
• Conduct installation audit inspections.
• Participate in handover inspections and defects identification.

3) QA/QC & Engineering Quality:

• Monitor reliability of mechanical components (ropes, guide rails, door systems).
• Identify recurring mechanical faults and propose improvements.
• Conduct supplier quality assessments and lab testing where necessary.
• Approve parts listing for mechanical components.
• Ensure documentation control for spare parts database.

4) Root Cause Investigation:

• Investigate complaints such as noisy operations, vibrations, rusty ropes, etc.
• Recommend engineering solutions to reduce recurrence.

What Do You Need to Have?

• Candidates need to possess either a Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• He/she must possess at least 3 years mechanical engineering experience preferably in the lift industry (elevator/escalator industry).
• Strong understanding of lift mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented.

If you think you fulfilled the job criteria above, please send your updated CV to [e-mail]

We would love to hear from you! Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.