Job Description
Project Design Engineer
Finglas
Salary €65,000 approx.
We are hiring for our client, a growing Irish-owned specialist in end-of-line packaging systems and materials handling, who are seeking to appoint a Project Design Engineer. Working as part of a small but highly skilled team, you will take ownership of automation projects from concept through to installation and handover.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
- North Dublin, office-based role with occasional client site visits
- Exciting engineering projects combining conveyors, robotics, and automation systems
- Excellent opportunity for career progression within a growing Irish-owned business
The Role:
- Lead and manage automation projects from design through to commissioning and handover
- Plan and coordinate workloads for a small team of designers and installation engineers
- Liaise with clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery to agreed scope and timescales
- Work closely with procurement to ensure materials and components are ordered on time
- Oversee technical drawings, documentation, and scheduling to maintain smooth delivery
- Support testing, commissioning, and sign-off processes, ensuring systems meet specification and safety standards
- Collaborate with internal teams and management to drive quality and project success
The Person:
- Engineering background (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical or similar)
- Experience working with automation systems, conveyors, robotics, or bespoke machinery
- Comfortable leading small teams and liaising with clients and suppliers
- NFQ Level 7+ qualification in Engineering or equivalent
- Familiarity with AutoCAD/SolidWorks
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:
For further information and to apply for this role contact Zoey Rooney at Hunter Savage via email zoey@huntersavage.com . Visit our website for a full list of Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Expert, confidential career advice from specialists in Engineering & Manufacturing.
Salary details are provided as a guide and depend on skills and experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.