At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative products using SolidWorks from concept to production.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturer in Northern Ireland with a collaborative engineering culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with hands-on projects and a chance to work closely with production teams.
- Why this job: Make your designs come to life in a modern manufacturing environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in SolidWorks and a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Northern Ireland
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Design products that go into real-world manufacture.
Are you a SolidWorks Design Engineer who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to production? Do you want to work in a modern manufacturing environment where your designs are built, tested and improved by a collaborative engineering team? We are looking for a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks skills to join a growing manufacturer delivering high-quality engineered products for customers across the UK and Ireland.
Why join us?
- Work on full product lifecycle projects: concept, design, prototype, test and manufacture.
- Use the latest SolidWorks CAD tools and modern engineering systems.
- Collaborate directly with production, project management and suppliers.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Competitive salary and package.
What you'll be doing:
- Create 3D models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks.
- Design and develop new products and improve existing designs for performance, cost and manufacturability.
- Produce and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and efficient to produce.
- Liaise with customers and suppliers on technical queries and design changes.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards, quality requirements and health & safety procedures.
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer / SolidWorks Design Engineer in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, drawings, 3D).
- Creative ability.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes, wide range of materials, understanding of machining, fabrication and assembly.
- Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- HND, Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Desirable: Experience with PDM systems, design for manufacture (DFM).
Benefits:
Competitive salary and package.
Ready to apply? If you're a SolidWorks Design Engineer looking for a role where your designs move quickly from screen to shop floor, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Skills: Solidworks CAD DFM Client Relations
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