Mechanical Design Engineer – R&D for High-Tech Agriculture

Jfc Group; Tuam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JFC Group in Tuam, Co Galway, invites applications for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Evolution R&D division. You will develop high-tech agricultural equipment from concept through manufacture, building prototypes and writing detailed CAD drawings.

The role requires a degree in engineering (mechanical preferred) and 3+ years in design, with CREO/SolidWorks skills, DFMEA experience, and strong teamwork and communication abilities. A driving licence is also desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Proficient with CREO or SolidWorks and design for manufacture principles.
• Experience with DFMEA and risk management is a key advantage.
• Strong teamwork and results orientation with excellent communication skills.
• Root cause analysis experience is desirable.
• Project management experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Work on new product development within the Evolution R&D team.
• Build prototypes, conduct laboratory and field testing.
• Create CAD models and detailed drawings for manufacture.
• Prepare detailed reports on results of testing.
• Work closely with electronics / software disciplines on control system integration.
• Develop concepts through all stages of the mechanical design process.
• Conduct and participate in technical design reviews.
• Manage development schedules to project timelines.
• Document designs and specifications based on the ISO 9001 QMS.
• Any other duties as specified by Engineering Team Lead.

Skills

3D CAD

DFMEA &Risk mgmt

Root cause analysis

Project management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Manufacturing experience

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

JFC Group in Tuam, Co Galway, invites applications for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Evolution R&D division. You will develop high-tech agricultural equipment from concept through manufacture, building prototypes and writing detailed CAD drawings.

The role requires a degree in engineering (mechanical preferred) and 3+ years in design, with CREO/SolidWorks skills, DFMEA experience, and strong teamwork and communication abilities. A driving licence is also desirable.