Mechanical Designer

Cpl Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group in Ireland seeks a detail-oriented Mechanical Designer to create and maintain 3D models, assembly drawings, and BOMs for biopharmaceutical equipment. You will use Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to deliver high-quality design documentation and support project execution.

The role requires a Level 6 CAD/Drafting qualification, 1 year post-graduate experience, and strong knowledge of drafting standards. You will collaborate with engineering teams and travel occasionally to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in CAD, Drafting, Mechanical Design or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of post-graduate design/drafting experience.
• Proficiency in 3D parametric CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good understanding of drafting standards, fabrication processes, and mechanical design principles.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D models, assembly drawings, detail drawings, spool drawings, and BOMs.
• Design piping systems and agitation assemblies based on P&IDs and customer requirements.
• Review customer specifications and ensure designs meet project objectives.
• Generate and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Participate in design reviews with customers and internal teams.
• Support manufacturing by resolving design-related queries.
• Produce as-built documentation and maintain project records.
• Ensure designs comply with company procedures and industry standards.
• Travel occasionally to support customer and project requirements.

Skills

3D parametric CAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Drafting standards

Education

Level 6 CAD/Drafting/Mechanical Design

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

SyteLine ERP

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Design Team Leader, the Mechanical Designer will create and maintain 3D models, fabrication drawings, and BOMs for biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and agitation assemblies. The role requires the use of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to deliver high-quality design documentation and support project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D models, assembly drawings, detail drawings, spool drawings, and BOMs.
• Design piping systems and agitation assemblies based on P&IDs and customer requirements.
• Review customer specifications and ensure designs meet project objectives.
• Generate and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Participate in design reviews with customers and internal teams.
• Support manufacturing by resolving design-related queries.
• Produce as-built documentation and maintain project records.
• Ensure designs comply with company procedures and industry standards.
• Travel occasionally to support customer and project requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 6 qualification in CAD, Drafting, Mechanical Design, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of post-graduate design/drafting experience.
• Proficiency in 3D parametric CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Good understanding of drafting standards, fabrication processes, and mechanical design principles.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 2D/3D.
• BOM and ECN management.
• ERP systems, preferably SyteLine.
• ASME/BPE standards and bioprocess equipment design.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through manufacturing.

Ideal Candidate

A detail-oriented Mechanical Designer with CAD experience and an interest in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or process equipment design.