Senior Design Engineer.

Senior Design Engineer

Location: Wexford Type: Full-Time | Permanent

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

This is a senior hands-on design position focused on taking customer and project requirements through detailed engineering and into manufacture. The successful candidate will produce and review 3D models, fabrication drawings and production information, while providing technical guidance across more complex or bespoke projects.

The position will suit an experienced mechanical/design engineer with a strong manufacturing background who can take ownership of designs, resolve technical issues and support less experienced members of the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks .
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
• Take complex and bespoke products from initial requirements through detailed design and release to manufacture.
• Produce and review fabrication drawings, STEP files, BOMs and production information .
• Design components and assemblies for laser cutting, forming, fabrication, machining and welding .
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles throughout the design process.
• Review designs for manufacturability, tolerances, material selection, fabrication requirements and cost effectiveness.
• Provide technical direction and design support on more complex engineering projects.
• Review drawings and design work produced by other engineers before release to production.
• Work closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to resolve design and production issues.
• Liaise with project engineers and customers to clarify specifications and technical requirements.
• Manage design revisions and engineering changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Investigate technical or manufacturing issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Support standardisation and continuous improvement across engineering and design.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior and developing engineers.
• 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.
• Significant experience in a mechanical/design engineering position within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D CAD design .
• Strong experience producing detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with BOMs, engineering documentation and drawing control .
• Good understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of DFM, tolerances, materials and manufacturing constraints .
• Ability to independently manage complex design work from initial requirements through to production.
• Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to review and check engineering work produced by others.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, manufacturing and project teams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience designing stainless steel or sheet-metal products and assemblies .
• Knowledge of laser cutting, folding/forming, welding and fabrication .
• Experience with bespoke or engineered-to-order products .
• Experience working directly with customers on technical requirements.
• Previous responsibility for mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, food/beverage, public realm, industrial or similar engineered-product environments.

How to Apply

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

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