Mechanical Design Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €45k–€50k

Permanent role

Office-based

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is partnering with an established engineering business to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer in Ireland. You will translate client requirements into production-ready mechanical designs for pharmaceutical equipment, using 3D CAD and detailed manufacturing drawings.

You will lead design reviews, develop BOMs, support fabrication and QA, and work within a life sciences context with ATEX/CE/UL standards.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least three years’ experience in the mechanical design of machines or specialist equipment.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD, ideally Solid Edge. Experience with SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft mechanical equipment using 3D and 2D CAD, primarily in Solid Edge, SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Review client User Requirement Specifications and develop concepts, detailed designs, general arrangements, manufacturing drawings, parts lists and assembly documentation.
• Work as part of a project core team to deliver projects within agreed schedules and budgeted hours.
• Act as the mechanical design Subject Matter Expert throughout the project lifecycle, supporting fabrication and assembly teams with technical and manufacturability queries.
• Lead Stage-Gate design reviews and manage the approval process for general arrangement drawings and P&IDs with clients.
• Lead the development of ergonomic mock-up reviews.
• Develop Bills of Materials, support supplier identification and liaise with procurement, ERP and PLM teams.
• Support project scheduling, change management and the preparation of Variation Change Requests for client approval.
• Support the preparation and execution of Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing protocols.

Skills

3D CAD

Manufacturing docs

Project collaboration

Life sciences knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Sheet metal design

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

About Your New Employer

• Join an established specialist engineering business designing and manufacturing capital equipment for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Work alongside a highly skilled mechanical design team on complex, technically challenging equipment used within the life sciences sector.
• Develop your career in a collaborative engineering environment focused on quality, innovation and technical excellence.

Your new employer specialises in the design and manufacture of specialist pharmaceutical equipment. The business works on complex engineering projects where precision, quality and compliance with industry standards are essential.

About Your New Job

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will translate client requirements into production-ready mechanical designs for the fabrication of pharmaceutical equipment.

You will:

• Design and draft mechanical equipment using 3D and 2D CAD, primarily in Solid Edge, SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Review client User Requirement Specifications and develop concepts, detailed designs, general arrangements, manufacturing drawings, parts lists and assembly documentation.
• Work as part of a project core team to deliver projects within agreed schedules and budgeted hours.
• Act as the mechanical design Subject Matter Expert throughout the project lifecycle, supporting fabrication and assembly teams with technical and manufacturability queries.
• Lead Stage-Gate design reviews and manage the approval process for general arrangement drawings and P&IDs with clients.
• Lead the development of ergonomic mock-up reviews.
• Develop Bills of Materials, support supplier identification and liaise with procurement, ERP and PLM teams.
• Support project scheduling, change management and the preparation of Variation Change Requests for client approval.
• Support the preparation and execution of Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing protocols.

What Skills You Need

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least three years’ experience in the mechanical design of machines or specialist equipment.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD, ideally Solid Edge. Experience with SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor will also be considered.
• Experience with sheet metal design and the generation of flat patterns.
• Proven experience in concept design, detailed design and the production of manufacturing documentation.
• A strong understanding of design for manufacture, fabrication and machining.
• Experience working within the life sciences industry and knowledge of Good Documentation Practices.
• Knowledge of ATEX, CE, UL and general machine safety standards.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What's on Offer

• A salary of €45,000–€50,000, depending on experience.
• A permanent, full-time, office-based opportunity within the pharmaceutical engineering sector.
• The opportunity to work on complex, high-value engineering projects.
• A collaborative role with significant technical responsibility and exposure to clients, suppliers, production and project teams.

What's Next

For more information, contact Alan Fitzpatrick at [e-mail] or call [phone].