Design Engineer

A leading Northern Ireland-based product design and manufacturing organisation is seeking a talented Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. Operating globally, this innovative company specialises in the development of high-quality, user-focused products, combining strong engineering capability with meaningful real-world impact. With continued investment in product development, they are expanding their design function to support a strong pipeline of new and existing projects.Your new roleAs a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of new products and continuous improvement of existing designs, working from concept through to production. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and meet both customer and regulatory requirements.Key responsibilities:Design and develop innovative products using 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks or similar)Generate detailed engineering drawings and specificationsSupport the full product lifecycle from concept through prototyping to validationWork closely with manufacturing teams on Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)Lead or contribute to design reviews, testing, and validation activitiesLiaise with suppliers and external partners on components and toolingSupport continuous improvement and cost reduction initiativesWhat you'll need to succeedDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related disciplineExperience in a design engineering role within manufacturingStrong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)Knowledge of plastic components, injection moulding, or similar processesUnderstanding of DFM / DFA principlesExperience with prototyping and product validationStrong communication and problem-solving skillsWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive salary packageOpportunity to work on innovative, purpose-driven productsExposure to full product development lifecycleSupportive, collaborative engineering environmentCareer progression within a growing organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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