Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Suretank Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Healthcare plan

Death in service

Long-term illness cover

Employee referral program

EAP

Barista coffee onsite

Gym discount

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Suretank Group seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of modular, volumetric systems in its Dundalk team. You will drive advanced 3D modeling, DFMA driven designs, and produce BOMs for factory manufacture.

Regularly collaborating with Sales, PMs and production, you turn architectural concepts into scalable mechanical solutions. You will leverage SolidWorks, Inventor and BIM workflows (Revit) to deliver robust, production‑ready designs while guiding junior engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural engineering or a highly relevant technical discipline.
• 5–8+ years of dedicated experience in mechanical design, modular builds, OSM or large‑scale architectural cladding systems.
• Proficient in 3D parametric design and BIM workflows across SolidWorks/Inventor and Revit.
• Experience working with Sales, Project Management and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design, engineering and detailing of modular building systems and sub‑assemblies.
• Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles to minimise waste and optimise assembly time.
• Create production‑ready parametric 3D models and BOMs for factory execution.
• Collaborate with Sales during pre‑contract stages to assess feasibility and costs.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to define engineering timelines and milestones.
• Work with production supervisors to integrate designs with shop floor processes and resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

BIM / Revit

Cross-functional collaboration

Client-facing workshops

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Revit

Creo

Job description

Company Profile:

Suretank Group has been one of the leading manufacturers of Modular Solutions (OSM), Infrastructure & Industrial sectors for 30 years. Established in 1995, Suretank operates from its headquarters in Co. Louth Ireland. As we continue to expand our OSM business , we are committed to delivering excellence and innovation while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

Company Profile:

Suretank Group has been one of the leading manufacturers of Modular Solutions (OSM), Infrastructure & Industrial sectors for 30 years. Established in 1995, Suretank operates from its headquarters in Co. Louth Ireland. As we continue to expand our OSM business , we are committed to delivering excellence and innovation while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our expanding Off‑Site Manufacturing (OSM) and modular building engineering team in Dundalk. This pivotal role bridges the gap between commercial concept and physical manufacturing execution. As a Senior Engineer, you will lead the mechanical design of complex volumetric and panelised modular systems, ensuring all designs optimise Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles. This role is highly cross‑functional, requiring regular communication with Sales to validate client proposals, Project Managers (PMs) to ensure strict timeline adherence, and the Production team to troubleshoot and streamline assembly floor integration. Additionally, you will act as a key technical liaison directly collaborating with customers to turn structural and architectural requirements into scalable mechanical realities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced Technical Mechanical Design & DfMA
• Lead the mechanical design, engineering, and detailing of modular building systems, cold‑rolled steel framing structures, and integrated sub‑assemblies.
• Apply rigorous Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles to minimise factory waste, reduce assembly hours, and ensure structural component standardisation.
• Utilise advanced 3D modeling environments to build comprehensive, production‑ready parametric models and structural detail libraries.
• Generate exact Bill of Materials (BOMs), structural calculation summaries, and explicit execution drawings for the factory floor.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
• Sales Alignment: Collaborate with the commercial and sales teams during pre‑contract stages to evaluate technical feasibility, estimate mechanical material costs, and provide conceptual design support for tenders.
• Project Management Integration: Partner with Project Managers to define engineering timelines, monitor milestone delivery, proactively flag design bottlenecks, and manage variations in project scope.
• Production Floor Coordination: Work hand‑in‑hand with factory production supervisors and assembly teams to supervise prototype builds, incorporate shop‑floor feedback into design revisions, and rapidly resolve manufacturing discrepancies.
• Customer & External Client Collaboration
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external clients, architects, and main contractors during structural design reviews.
• Translate complex customer requirements, architectural blueprints, and local building performance briefs into actionable mechanical design specifications.
• Lead client‑facing technical presentations, managing sign‑offs on engineering variations and detailed system interfaces.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (Level 8) in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a highly relevant technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 5‑8+ years of dedicated experience in mechanical design engineering, with a verified track record in modular builds, off‑site manufacturing (OSM), structural steel styling, or large‑scale architectural cladding systems.
• Software Proficiencies: Mastery of 3D parametric design platforms (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor) along with a deep functional understanding of BIM frameworks and workflows (e.g., Autodesk Revit).
• Cross‑functional Competency: Documented experience working directly alongside non‑engineering business lines (Sales, Project Management) and active production facility staff.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills, with the professional polish required to anchor independent customer‑facing technical workshops.
• Chartership Desirable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven experience of delivering detailed designs through the full design cycle.
• Excellent experience using 3D CAD applications e.g. SolidWorks, Creo (Pro/E), Inventor, Revit.
• Excel at working on several projects simultaneously and show the ability to prioritise and plan work.
• Ability to lead projects internally and externally and be responsible for project performances, including satisfied clients, profitable projects, and maintaining the company's reputation to enable repeat work.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of other building disciplines in the design and installation of buildings.
• Exhibit leadership qualities while working as part of a team.
• Ability to make prompt, disciplined project decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial Awareness.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension plan.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan.
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long Term Illness Benefit
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Barista Coffee onsite
• Discounted gym membership
• Free on‑site parking.