R & D engineer

Gi Group UK; Connacht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group Ireland are recruiting an R&D Project Engineer to join our innovative engineering and manufacturing partner Mayo site. You will manage projects from concept through development within a busy R&D team, driving innovation, continuous improvement and product enhancement initiatives.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, strong SolidWorks skills with BIM coordination, and experience with CAD automation (DriveWorks).

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical design or building services engineering advantageous.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks with BIM coordination.
• Experience using CAD automation tools such as DriveWorks.
• Open-minded approach to adopting modern engineering technologies, including AI-driven tools and innovative workflows to improve efficiency.
• Strong technical report writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent creative thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of product development and product evaluation processes.
• Legally entitled to work within the EU.
• Fluent English, both written and verbal, for business communication purposes.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly project meetings and present updates on ongoing R&D activities
• Support, follow, and continuously improve internal R&D processes and procedures
• Maintain and manage project GANTT charts to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved
• Work closely with the R&D Manager to prioritise development projects effectively
• Conduct technical research to ensure the latest technologies, methodologies, and innovations are incorporated into projects
• Contribute proactively and creatively within the R&D department to drive innovation and efficiency
• Provide regular progress updates to senior engineering leadership
• Assist in the development, tracking, and monitoring of KPIs within the R&D function
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, manufacturing, and project teams
• Support product development, testing, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities
• Produce technical documentation, reports, and instructional materials where required
• Assist with design optimisation and process improvement initiatives across the business

Skills

SolidWorks

Revit

BIM coordination

DriveWorks

AI tools

Technical reporting

Team communication

Education

Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

R&D Project Engineer

Location: Mayo

Role: Full Time

Gi Group Ireland are currently partnering with a highly innovative and fast growing engineering and manufacturing business to recruit an experienced R&D Project Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company delivering advanced engineering solutions within a technically driven environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the Research & Development team, managing projects from concept through to development while supporting innovation, continuous improvement, and product enhancement initiatives.

Reporting To: Lead Mechanical Engineer / R&D Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Attend weekly project meetings and present updates on ongoing R&D activities
• Support, follow, and continuously improve internal R&D processes and procedures
• Maintain and manage project GANTT charts to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved
• Work closely with the R&D Manager to prioritise development projects effectively
• Conduct technical research to ensure the latest technologies, methodologies, and innovations are incorporated into projects
• Contribute proactively and creatively within the R&D department to drive innovation and efficiency
• Provide regular progress updates to senior engineering leadership
• Assist in the development, tracking, and monitoring of KPIs within the R&D function
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, manufacturing, and project teams
• Support product development, testing, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities
• Produce technical documentation, reports, and instructional materials where required
• Assist with design optimisation and process improvement initiatives across the business

Essential Requirements

• Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in mechanical design or building services engineering would be advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks with strong working knowledge of Revit and BIM coordination
• Experience using CAD automation tools such as DriveWorks or similar platforms
• Open-minded approach to adopting modern engineering technologies, including AI-driven tools and innovative workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Strong technical report writing and documentation skills
• Excellent creative thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Knowledge and understanding of product development and product evaluation processes
• Legally entitled to work within the EU
• Fluent English, both written and verbal, for business communication purposes

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