Mechanical Design Engineer, Mayo

Design Build Search; Connacht; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Build Search are partnering with a mechanical specialist to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will convert client ductwork layouts into detailed 3D models and fabrication drawings, ensuring compliance with cost and schedule targets.

You will manage design deliverables from pre-order to handover and liaise with production and R&D to ensure manufacturability. The role requires an honours degree in mechanical engineering, 3+ years’ experience, and strong CAD/automation skills with

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design or building services engineering.
• Advanced user of SolidWorks; proficient in Revit and BIM coordination.
• Experience with CAD automation tools such as DriveWorks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to address clashes before fabrication.
• Produce custom component and installation drawings (e.g. flashings, transitions, coving & Unistrut placement).
• Implement and maintain CAD automation (DriveWorks) to streamline repetitive design tasks.
• Develop Project Area Codes aligned with project schedules for production elements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive problem-solver

English fluency

Education

Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Revit

BIM coordination

DriveWorks

Job description

Design Build Search are working closely with a rapidly expanding mechanical specialist who have an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The successful applicant will be responsible for converting client-issued ductwork layouts and specifications, in any format, into detailed 3D models and fabrication drawings. The role involves managing all project design deliverables, from pre order stage if required to production handover, ensuring that designs meet compliance, cost, and schedule targets.

Requirements:

• Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design or building services engineering.
• Advanced user of SolidWorks; proficient in Revit and BIM coordination.
• Experience with CAD automation tools (e.g. DriveWorks)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; proactive problem-solver.
• Legally permitted to work in the EU; fluent English for business purposes.
• Familiarity with ventilation/ducting standards (e.g. SMACNA, DW144)
• Act as primary technical contact for clients/contractors on projects assigned to you.
• Create and maintain detailed SolidWorks/Revit models and technical drawings for ductwork, plenums and related components.
• Prepare material take-offs and part lists, then coordinate with production and R&D teams to ensure manufacturability.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to address clashes before fabrication.
• Produce custom component and installation drawings (e.g. flashings, transitions, coving & Unistrut placement, logistics layouts) as required Implement and maintain CAD automation (DriveWorks) to streamline repetitive design tasks.
• Develop Project Area Codes aligned with project schedules to detail production elements (standard and non-standard duct) Feed data into current Excel processes, transitioning to future CAD-to-CAM workflows
• Manage project documentation and update deliverables in Procore.
• Liaise with consultant engineers and QS to review scope and refine designs, in conjunction with commercial team.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, fabrication and other teams to resolve queries.
• Guide fabrication teams during project handover, ensuring shop-floor staff have all necessary drawings and instructions.
• Attend design review meetings and incorporate any required revisions.
• Ensure all design outputs conform to quality standards and project specifications.