Design Engineer.

Design Engineer

Location: Wexford Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Hartley People Recruitment is seeking an experienced Design Engineer on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business in Wexford.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on developing customer and project requirements into practical designs for manufacture. Working closely with the wider engineering and manufacturing teams, the successful candidate will produce 3D models, detailed drawings, BOMs and production information across a variety of engineered products and bespoke projects.

The position offers exposure to projects from initial customer requirements through detailed design and into manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks .
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Develop customer requirements into practical, manufacturable designs.
• Produce fabrication drawings, STEP files, BOMs and production information .
• Design components and assemblies for laser cutting, forming, fabrication and welding .
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to ensure designs can be produced efficiently.
• Consider materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes and fabrication requirements during design.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials .
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and efficient to produce.
• Provide technical support during fabrication and manufacture.
• Investigate design and manufacturing issues and develop practical solutions.
• Revise drawings and designs in response to customer, manufacturing or project changes.
• Liaise with project engineers and other departments to clarify technical requirements.
• Support continuous improvement within engineering and manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and controlled design records.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous experience in a mechanical/design engineering environment.
• Strong proficiency using SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software .
• Ability to produce detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience creating and working with BOMs .
• Good understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Understanding of tolerances, materials and DFM principles .
• Strong practical engineering and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple design tasks and work to project deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to work closely with manufacturing and project teams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with stainless steel, sheet metal or fabricated products .
• Knowledge of laser cutting, forming, welding and fabrication .
• Experience with engineered-to-order or bespoke manufacturing.
• Experience taking designs through to manufacture.
• Exposure to customer-facing engineering or project work.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, food/beverage, industrial, public realm or similar sectors.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please email your CV to [email protected] or call Nigel on 051 878813.

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