Senior/Lead Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois
Salary: €70,000 - €85,000+

Description

We are hiring for our client, an established engineering manufacturer, who are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join their team in Portarlington.

This Senior Design Engineer role will focus on leading the redesign and development of an existing prototype product. The successful Senior Design Engineer will take ownership of a key engineering project while working within a small, highly experienced design team and collaborating closely with the manufacturing floor. This opportunity would suit a practical and hands-on Senior Design Engineer who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and leading projects from concept through to production.

Candidates relocating with relevant industry experience may be considered for relocation support, subject to discussion.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

€70,000 - €85,000+ salary depending on experience

Lead a major product redesign project

Hands-on engineering role within a growing manufacturing business

The Role

• Lead the redesign and development of an existing prototype product

• Manage mechanical design projects from concept through to production

• Produce engineering drawings, parts books and Bills of Materials (BOMs)

• Work closely with the manufacturing team and shop floor to resolve design and production challenges

• Ensure designs are practical, manufacturable and commercially viable

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting within the engineering and production teams

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering function

The Person

• Strong experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within a manufacturing environment

• Experience leading engineering projects or taking ownership of product development

• Ability to produce BOMs, parts books and technical documentation

• Comfortable working closely with production teams on the shop floor

• Strong mechanical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently

• Experience in areas such as trailers, lifting equipment, hydraulic systems or fabricated steel products would be advantageous

• Engineering degree desirable but not essential - qualified by experience candidates are encouraged to apply

The Rewards

• €70,000 - €85,000+ salary

• Opportunity to lead a key product development project

• Join a close-knit engineering team with real influence on design decisions

• Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing manufacturing business

• Relocation support may be considered for candidates relocating with relevant industry experience

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron.

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on connecting talented professionals with leading employers across the Engineering & Manufacturing sector across the UK & Ireland.

Salary details are provided as a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

Skills:
lead design engineer mechanical design engineer senior design engineer senior mechanical design engineer

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