Design Engineer – Product Improvement

Our client is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join its engineering team in Omagh. The business is an established engineering manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty mobile machinery and equipment for the quarrying, construction, aggregates and recycling sectors.

This role is focused on EXISTING PRODUCTS. You will work with machinery that is already in production, using your mechanical design experience to modify designs, implement engineering changes and make products more efficient, reliable and easier to manufacture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer who enjoys taking an existing product and finding practical ways to make it better, while working closely with the manufacturing teams who build the machinery.

Based in Omagh, the role will initially be fully site-based during probation. Following successful completion of probation, hybrid working will be available with three days on-site and two days working from home.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Focus on improving and developing existing machinery, rather than designing completely new products.

2. Work on 3D design, engineering changes, ECNs, BOMs and manufacturing improvements.

3. Excellent package including 8% annual bonus, 5% employer pension, healthcare, 32 days' annual leave and hybrid working.

The Role:

• Maintain, modify and develop the company's existing range of heavy mechanical machinery.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Manage and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and associated design modifications.
• Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Review existing designs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and overall product performance.
• Develop design modifications to make products easier and more cost-effective to manufacture and assemble.
• Support continuous improvement, cost reduction and value engineering projects.
• Investigate engineering and manufacturing issues and develop practical design solutions.
• Work directly with shop-floor and manufacturing teams to understand production challenges and implement improvements.
• Liaise with specialist engineering subcontractors regarding components, fabrication and design requirements.
• Review component selection, materials and manufacturing methods.
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, models and technical documentation.
• Support the implementation of engineering changes through production.
• Ensure design improvements consider manufacturing cost, durability, serviceability, assembly and product performance.

The Person:

• Level 5 or above qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or another relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years' relevant mechanical design experience.
• Strong 3D CAD design capability, with Creo preferred.
• Experienced SolidWorks users with transferable 3D CAD skills will also be considered.
• Previous experience modifying, improving or developing existing mechanical products or machinery.
• Experience with engineering changes / ECNs and BOM management would be highly beneficial.
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings and mechanical assemblies.
• Good understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and a practical approach to engineering.
• Comfortable working closely with manufacturing and shop-floor teams.
• Experience within heavy engineering, crushing and screening, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, mobile plant, materials handling or specialist machinery would be advantageous.

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary DOE.
• 8% annual performance-related bonus.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• 32 days' annual leave, increasing with service.
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days' annual leave.
• Healthcare cover for employees and their children.
• Christmas and summer shutdown periods.
• On-site counselling support.
• Hybrid working following successful probation – 3 days on-site / 2 days working from home.

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Design Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron. Visit our website for a full list of opportunities.

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