Mechanical Design Engineer

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Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Dungannon , Coalisland area (Tyrone) Full time Permanent position Monday to Friday with an early finish on a Friday (Hybrid WFH option available) £38,000 - £48,000 (Depending on Experience) HN11765 A highly respected engineering and manufacturing company based in County Tyrone is seeking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design team. This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent career development within a leading Northern Ireland manufacturer that supplies world-class engineering solutions. This position will appeal to design engineers located in or within commuting distance of Dungannon, Cookstown, Omagh, or the wider Mid Ulster area, who are looking to progress their career in a technically challenging and rewarding environment. About the Role: As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems and components for use in large-scale industrial and recycling machinery. Working as part of a multidisciplinary design team, you'll take projects from concept through to manufacture, ensuring each design is practical, cost-effective, and built to the highest engineering standards. You'll be joining a business known for its innovation, modern facilities, and commitment to developing its people - Supportive, collaborative working environment within a modern facility Key Responsibilities - Mechanical Design Engineer: Create accurate 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software Translate customer and project requirements into effective, reliable design solutions Prepare and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) while coordinating closely with production and purchasing teams Participate in design reviews and contribute to R&D and product improvement initiatives Support the manufacturing and assembly process, providing engineering guidance as needed Ensure designs comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards Essential Requirements - Mechanical Design Engineer: Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within manufacturing, machinery, or heavy engineering Strong proficiency in 3D CAD design, ideally SolidWorks Sponsorship is not available for this role, please only apply if this is not required and if you can work permanently in NI without any sort of restrictions If this role is of interest; or if you have a relatable skillset that might match other similar vacancies; then please send an updated CV via the link on the page, or get in touch with Hugh Nugent to discuss in absolute confidence Hugh has 13+ years' experience specifically in Engineering / Manufacturing Recruitment and specialises across Senior Executive Placements, Design/Development and Quality Engineering roles throughout Ireland. FOR A FULL LIST OF YOUR SECTOR RELATED VACANCIES PLEASE PERUSE OUR WEBSITE Candidates can come from areas such as: Belfast, Lisburn, Lurgan, Portadown, Craigavon, Armagh, Ballygawley, Tyrone, Omagh, Dungannon, Coalisland, Cookstown, Maghera, Magherafelt, Mid Ulster areas Skills: mechanical design development engineer Benefits: Benefits

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