Mechanical Design Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer for its Cork operations in Ireland. The role focuses on taking projects from concept through to manufacture while working with customers, production teams and stakeholders in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering degree and at least 3 years of CAD-based design experience using Solid Edge, SolidWorks or Inventor, plus experience in GA drawings, BOMs and design-for-manufacture principles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in mechanical design of machinery, equipment, or engineered systems.
• Strong 3D CAD experience with Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or Inventor.
• Experience creating GA and fabrication drawings and BOMs.
• Knowledge of GMP/GDP and regulated environments.
• Experience with FAT/SAT activities.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into production-ready mechanical designs.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings and BOMs.
• Support design lifecycle from concept through FAT and delivery.
• Collaborate across engineering, fabrication, and project teams.

Skills

3D CAD experience

GA drawings

BOMs

design-for-manufacture

customer collaboration

multi-project management

ERP/PLM familiarity

FAT/SAT support

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

An established engineering company serving the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team in Cork.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys taking projects from concept through to manufacture and working closely with customers, production teams, and project stakeholders in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements and user specifications into production-ready mechanical designs.
• Produce detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using CAD software such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly documentation, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support projects throughout the full design lifecycle, from concept design through fabrication, assembly, FAT and final delivery.
• Act as the mechanical design subject matter expert, providing technical support to fabrication and assembly teams.
• Participate in design reviews and support customer approval processes for drawings and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with project management, procurement, automation, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage design changes and support variation requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with FAT/SAT preparation and execution where required.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical design of machinery, equipment, or engineered systems.
• Strong 3D CAD experience using Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar.
• Experience producing manufacturing documentation including GA drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Good understanding of sheet metal design, fabricated assemblies, and design-for-manufacture principles.
• Experience supporting fabrication, machining, or assembly teams during project execution.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Experience with FAT/SAT activities.
• Familiarity with ERP and PLM systems.
• Understanding of machine safety standards, CE marking, ATEX, or UL requirements.