Design Engineer

Your new company

Hays Engineering are working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded manufacturing organisation based in County Down to recruit a Design Engineer.This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative business with a strong presence in the Agricultural and Construction sectors. The company has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective machinery and continues to invest in research, development, and continuous improvement.

Your new role

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of new and existing products, contributing to innovative engineering solutions and continuous product improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing machinery using SolidWorks
• Collaborating with production teams to resolve technical challenges
• Engaging with customers to address design-related queries and improvements
• Producing detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Applying Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles
• Supporting prototype testing and implementing design enhancements
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and best practices

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience using CAD software, ideally SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and engineering principles
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Strong communication skills, both internal and customer-facing

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary (£33,000 - £45,000 DOE)
• 40-hour working week with an early finish (2pm) on Fridays
• 30 days annual leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity to work with an innovative and growing engineering business

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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