Mechanical Design Engineer

Tech Skills Resources (part of the CPL Group); Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Skills Resources (part of the CPL Group) in Limerick is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development activities for highly engineered products in regulated environments. The role involves conceiving, validating and delivering complex mechanical solutions while coordinating with manufacturing, quality and project teams.

The successful candidate will contribute to product development, perform engineering calculations, and mentor junior engineers, applying

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related discipline preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD and FEA for product development and verification.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/medical device/manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical products, assemblies and engineered solutions.
• Review customer specifications and technical requirements.
• Produce engineering calculations and design verification documentation.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Carry out technical analysis, testing and design reviews.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality and commercial teams.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Participate in new product development activities.
• Support validation, testing and certification programmes.
• Drive engineering and process improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mathematical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering/Applied Mathematics

Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering Mathematics qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA software (e.g., ANSYS)

Job description

Our client is a well-established global engineering and manufacturing organisation that designs, develops and manufactures highly engineered products for critical industrial applications.

Operating across international markets, the organisation supports customers within highly regulated sectors, delivering innovative product solutions that protect equipment, processes and personnel. Their Irish operation has established a strong reputation for technical excellence, engineering innovation and product development.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team in Limerick.

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging engineering projects from concept development through design, validation, testing and manufacture.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing customer-focused engineering solutions while supporting manufacturing, quality, commercial and project teams.

This role will suit an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working directly on product development activities and contributing to innovative engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical products, assemblies and engineered solutions.

Review customer specifications and technical requirements.

Produce engineering calculations and design verification documentation.

Develop detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.

Carry out technical analysis, testing and design reviews.

Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality and commercial teams.

Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation.

Participate in new product development activities.

Support validation, testing and certification programmes.

Drive engineering and process improvement initiatives.

Liaise with customers, suppliers and external stakeholders.

Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or product development environment.

Experience with 3D CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Inventor or equivalent.

Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.

Experience supporting product development or engineering projects.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong planning and organisational ability.

Practical and hands-on problem-solving approach.

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Master's Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related discipline.

Qualification in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or Engineering Mathematics.

Experience performing engineering calculations and technical analysis.

Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Experience within pharmaceutical, medical device, industrial manufacturing or other regulated environments.

Knowledge of pressure equipment, safety systems, process engineering systems or industrial process equipment.

Experience supporting certification, validation or approval activities.

Strong data analysis, modelling and analytical capability.

Experience mentoring or coaching engineers.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Strong mechanical design and engineering capability.

Excellent mathematical and analytical aptitude.

Qualification in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering Mathematics or a highly quantitative engineering discipline would be a significant advantage.

Ability to undertake complex engineering calculations and technical evaluations.

Strong product development and innovation experience.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Commercial awareness and customer focus.

High attention to detail.

Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders.

Experience operating within regulated engineering or manufacturing environments.

Capability to take ownership of projects from concept through to commercial implementation.

Strong problem-solving capability supported by a logical and data-driven approach.

Technical Skills

Mechanical Design

Product Development

Engineering Calculations

Applied Mathematics

Statistical Analysis

CAD Design

FEA Analysis

GD&T

Technical Documentation

Manufacturing Support

Product Validation

What's On Offer

Opportunity to join a market-leading international engineering organisation.

Exposure to innovative engineering and product development projects.

Collaborative engineering environment.

Significant technical autonomy.

Career progression opportunities.

Long-term project and product ownership.

Exposure to advanced manufacturing and engineering technologies.