Mechanical Engineer

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Shannon; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative aerospace tech

Lifecycle development

Collaborative environment

Career development

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe in Shannon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a growing team focused on advanced aerospace systems. The role spans concept to manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning of high-performance flight control and mechanical components.

You will contribute to the full product lifecycle, design mechanical systems, conduct experiments, analyse results, and optimise designs for manufacturability while maintaining safety and reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience using CAD and CAM software.
• Proficiency with 2D and/or 3D design packages such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo (Pro/ENGINEER), or similar.
• Knowledge of engineering simulation and analysis tools such as ANSYS or equivalent.
• Familiarity with engineering and analytical software, including MATLAB, Excel, LabVIEW, or similar.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including: Mechanics, Kinematics, Thermodynamics, Materials Science, Manufacturing Processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Good technical report writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full product development lifecycle, including design, development, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and implementation
• Design mechanical systems and components to meet customer and project requirements
• Produce concept and detailed engineering designs
• Conduct experiments, analyse results, and recommend design improvements
• Test and evaluate prototype and production designs
• Identify technical challenges and develop practical engineering solutions
• Assess product performance, reliability, and safety throughout development
• Modify and optimise designs to improve functionality and manufacturability
• Support project planning by assisting with budgeting, timelines, and technical scope
• Gather feedback from manufacturing, testing, and end users to support continuous improvement
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and engineering records
• Stay current with emerging technologies, engineering methods, and industry best practices

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Technical report writing

Mechanical principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Creo

ANSYS

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Excel

Job description

Mechanical Engineer / Shannon / Permanent

We are seeking a creative and innovative Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering team focused on the design and development of advanced mechanical systems for the aerospace sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and research through to manufacturing, testing, installation, and final commissioning.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of high-performance flight control and mechanical systems for both established aviation platforms and next-generation aerospace technologies.

• Participate in the full product development lifecycle, including design, development, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and implementation
• Design mechanical systems and components to meet customer and project requirements
• Produce concept and detailed engineering designs
• Conduct experiments, analyse results, and recommend design improvements
• Test and evaluate prototype and production designs
• Identify technical challenges and develop practical engineering solutions
• Assess product performance, reliability, and safety throughout development
• Modify and optimise designs to improve functionality and manufacturability
• Support project planning by assisting with budgeting, timelines, and technical scope
• Gather feedback from manufacturing, testing, and end users to support continuous improvement
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and engineering records
• Stay current with emerging technologies, engineering methods, and industry best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Experience using CAD and CAM software
• Proficiency with 2D and/or 3D design packages such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo (Pro/ENGINEER), or similar
• Knowledge of engineering simulation and analysis tools such as ANSYS or equivalent
• Familiarity with engineering and analytical software, including MATLAB, Excel, LabVIEW, or similar
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including: Mechanics, Kinematics, Thermodynamics, Materials Science, Manufacturing Processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Good technical report writing and documentation skills

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to join an innovative engineering organisation developing cutting-edge aerospace technologies
• Work across the complete product development lifecycle
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Excellent opportunity for career development