Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation)
Wexford
Salary up to €70,000 depending on relevant experience
An excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing company. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will take ownership of complex machine designs from concept through to completion
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
- Rapidly expanding company with excellent growth and progression routes
- Global projects with industry-leading automation solutions
- High-impact role with ownership from concept to delivery
The Role:
- Lead the mechanical design of packaging systems
- Create 3D CAD models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks
- Oversee projects from concept through to completion
- Perform risk assessments, tolerance analysis, and host design reviews
- Collaborate with Electrical, Controls, and Project Management teams to deliver complete solutions
- Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing teams to optimise cost and build efficiency
- Contribute to project documentation including machine manuals and client deliverables
The Person:
• Degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years’ design experience, with at least 5 years in automation or special-purpose machinery
• Expert user of SolidWorks and familiar with PDM systems
• Strong understanding of pneumatics, servo systems, cams, and mechanical drives
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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