R & D engineer

Gi Group Holding; Connacht; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group Ireland is partnering with a fast‑growing engineering and manufacturing business to recruit an experienced R&D Project Engineer in Mayo, Republic of Ireland. This role drives projects from concept through development, supporting innovation and continuous improvement across product development initiatives.

The successful candidate will report to the Lead Mechanical Engineer / R&D Manager and work cross‑functionally with engineering, design and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong SolidWorks proficiency with CAD tooling knowledge.
• Experience with Revit, BIM coordination and CAD automation.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly project meetings and present updates on R&D activities.
• Maintain and manage project GANTT charts to meet milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering, design and manufacturing teams on product development.
• Produce technical documentation and reports for R&D projects.

Skills

SolidWorks

Revit

BIM coordination

Education

Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DriveWorks

Job description

R & D engineer (BBBH693106) Mayo, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR40000 - EUR45000 per annum

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
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• 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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