Mechanical Design Engineer – Heavy Manufacturing Equipment

About the role

The Mechanical Designer will join a leading manufacturing company in Galway, providing design expertise for equipment and tooling. This permanent, full‑time position offers a 39‑hour week with an early finish on Fridays.

Key responsibilities

• Generate equipment designs, including new tooling, fixtures, automated machines and upgrades.
• Provide technical leadership on equipment‑related product and process issues.
• Lead design projects from concept through deployment, ensuring schedule and budget compliance.
• Maintain documentation and drawing standards to meet company requirements.
• Evaluate new equipment, processes and chemicals for environmental impact in collaboration with EH&S.
• Build quality into all work and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement initiatives, value‑improvement projects and lean business processes.

Required profile

• Level 7/8 degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in equipment design.
• Proven ability to lead design projects and work collaboratively across functions.

Required skills

• Equipment design
• Tooling design
• Fixture design
• Automated machine design

What we offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Healthcare and pension benefits.
• 10% annual bonus.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Early Friday finish and a supportive work environment.