Mechanical Design Engineer

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a new Mechanical Design Engineer located in Dundalk, Ireland.

Summary:

Mechanical Design Engineer`s role will be gaining a wealth of experience in a wide range of electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines and beyond with structured mentoring from more experienced team members. The successful candidate will work across multiple disciplines to get a full overview of the life cycle of the product along with the commercial acumen to compliment the technical aspects of the role.

What a typical day looks like:

• Creating 3D mechanical designs of switchboards & associated products ready for production / fabrication purposes
• Ensuring drawings issued to the shop floor are controlled, accurate and easy to follow
• Providing assistance to Production/Test to resolve problems with new & existing product designs
• Assisting with Shop Floor operations, Site operations and Client Witness Testing as required
• Liaising with Project Managers and the Mechanical Design Manager on the development of the library of standard drawings
• Travelling to client sites on occasion to carry out surveys

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• 2-5 years of previous experience in mechanical design.
• Electrical equipment such as power distribution, packaged substations or switchgear would be considered advantageous, as would the knowledge & understanding of other electrical systems
• 3rd level degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in a mechanical design role in a commercial environment
• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor & Vault
• Experience with sheet metal design would be preferable
• Competence to read schematics would be beneficial
• Ability to interact with other engineering disciplines and work as part of a team or independently as required
• Good level of numeracy & literacy skills, as well as accuracy & attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Fluent English language skills and eligibility to work in Ireland (EU).

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;
• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
  • A merit-based annual pay review
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Referral bonus
  • Volunteer days
  • Group Life Insurance, including a death-in-service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function;
• Travel opportunities (role dependent);
• Support your well-being by access to:
  • Employee Assistance Programme through VHI offering free access to qualified counselors and expert advice.
  • VHI Private Health Insurance
  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.).