R&D Design Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced R&D Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Omagh. This is an excellent opportunity to work with 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 is a genuine New Product Development (NPD) role, with responsibility for taking new machinery from initial concept and 3D design through manufacture, prototyping, testing and field trials. With a strong pipeline of new product development planned, this is an exciting time to join the engineering function.

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. Work on genuine new product development, from initial concept through manufacture, testing and production.

2. Join a growing engineering function with a strong pipeline of future product development projects.

3. Excellent benefits including 8% annual bonus, 5% employer pension contribution, healthcare and 32 days' annual leave.

The Role:

• Design and develop new mechanical products and machinery from initial concept through to production.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings using Creo / SolidWorks.
• Develop mechanical components, fabricated structures and complex machinery assemblies.
• Take designs through prototype manufacture, build, testing and validation.
• Support product testing and field trials, analysing performance and implementing design improvements.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams throughout prototype builds and New Product Introduction.
• Design with manufacturability, durability, reliability, serviceability and cost in mind.
• Liaise with suppliers and specialist engineering subcontractors regarding components and fabrication requirements.
• Produce and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and associated engineering documentation.
• Support the transition of newly developed products into full production.
• Participate in design reviews and technical problem-solving throughout the development lifecycle.

The Person:

• Level 5 or above qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years' relevant mechanical design engineering experience.
• Previous experience taking products from concept through design, manufacture and testing.
• Strong 3D mechanical design capability, with Creo preferred.
• Experienced SolidWorks users with transferable 3D CAD skills will also be considered.
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings, assemblies and BOMs.
• Good understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills and the ability to work closely with manufacturing teams.
• Previous 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 through salary sacrifice.
• 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 R&D Design Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron. Visit our website for a full list of opportunities.

Expert, confidential recruitment advice.

Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.