Design Engineer
Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Salary: €42,000 – €50,000 DOE

An excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading waste management equipment manufacturer based in Portlaoise. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role offers a mix of product design, process improvement, and hands-on production collaboration.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
1.  Well-established company with exciting projects in the pipeline
2.  Great opportunity to shape new processes and products
3.  Split role with variety: product improvement + new design work

The Role:

• Work on continuous improvement of existing products to reduce Non-Value Added (NVA) activities
• Support the design and development of new products and processes
• Provide regular updates to the Engineering Manager on project progress
• Perform FEA and troubleshoot product performance in real-world conditions
• Generate and maintain 3D models and production drawings using SolidWorks
• Collaborate with the production team to streamline workflows and reduce waste
• Contribute to the development of SOPs and SWPs as part of ISO accreditation efforts

The Person:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2–3 years’ post-grad experience
• Strong SolidWorks and FEA experience
• Background in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage) and BOM creation
• Problem solver with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders and clients

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this role, please contact Zoey Rooney. Visit our website for a full list of engineering opportunities.

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Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.