Design Engineer

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Design Engineer to join its design and development team in Galway. 

You will report to the Principal Product Development Engineer or Design & Development Director and work as part of a multidisciplinary team on a range of internal and client-led projects.

The role involves supporting the development of new products and product enhancements from concept and feasibility through to design, testing, manufacturing and production release.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Work within multidisciplinary project teams across multiple concurrent projects.
• Collaborate with user-centred design, manufacturing and other internal functions.
• Support concept development, feasibility studies, design activities and verification and validation testing.
• Develop mechanical design solutions throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Create 3D CAD models and complex assemblies using SolidWorks, including surface modelling where required.
• Produce detailed 2D engineering drawings and associated design documentation.
• Help define customer requirements and translate them into product development specifications.
• Work with internal and external technical specialists to progress projects through to completion.
• Manage and support prototyping, concept testing and initial engineering builds.
• Develop product specifications, test methods, design verification protocols and test reports.
• Investigate and resolve design, testing and manufacturing issues using appropriate engineering principles, mathematical analysis and FEA or simulation tools where required.
• Complete process development activities, including tolerance analysis and development, to support robust product performance and process capability.
• Use relevant Adobe Creative Suite tools to communicate design and engineering concepts effectively.

Project Management, Documentation and Quality

• Monitor project progress against scope, timelines, budget and risks.
• Identify and report project variances to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports communicating project status, findings and results.
• Compile product specification packages for production release, including:
  • Component drawings
  • Inspection criteria
  • Material specifications
  • Work instructions
  • Packaging specifications
  • Relevant test and manufacturing documentation
• Ensure product development, manufacturing process and test documentation complies with applicable internal, customer, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Support production release activities and provide technical input to sales and customer-facing activities when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in medical devices or another highly regulated industry would be advantageous.
• Strong experience using SolidWorks for 3D modelling, complex assemblies and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of product development, prototyping, testing and design verification processes.
• An understanding of tolerance development, process capability and engineering analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, motivated and collaborative approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• A results-focused mindset, with the ability to deliver work to agreed deadlines.
• Adaptability and flexibility when working in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous change and innovation.