Manufacturing Engineer in Cookstown

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for managing production processes in your assigned area, ensuring their safety, optimal quality, and efficiency.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provides essential technical support to production ensuring processes are efficient, safe, and compliant with quality standards, while driving productivity improvements, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Focuses on process optimization, workplace ergonomics, new product introduction, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Leads continuous improvement and structured problem-solving activities within an automated manufacturing environment, including robotic welding and handling systems, as well as complex hydraulic and pneumatic machinery.
• Supports the mechanical design and development of jigs and fixtures.
• Plans and delivers strategic engineering and operational projects.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
• Experience in mechanical design
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Passion for innovation and personal development
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with strong technical, analytical, and organisational skills
• Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision

Our Cookstown plant is one of the key manufacturing hubs for Copeland, located in Cookstown in the heart of County Tyrone. The site benefits from a strategic central position within Northern Ireland, providing strong road connectivity to major cities including Belfast and Derry/Londonderry, as well as access to key ports and logistics networks supporting UK and international operations.

Cookstown has a long-standing reputation as a centre of engineering and manufacturing excellence, supported by a highly skilled and dependable workforce, with more than 250 dedicated team members based at our manufacturing site. The surrounding region offers a balance of rural and town living, with a high quality of life, short commute times, and access to outdoor attractions such as the Sperrin Mountains. Employees benefit from a welcoming community environment alongside the opportunity to work at a globally connected industrial facility.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.