Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the design and delivery of high precision mechanical solutions. The role involves leading projects from concept to manufacture in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, over 5 years of relevant experience, and strong CAD skills. A problem-solving mindset and effective communication abilities are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in product development within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong 3D CAD capability.
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver to schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex mechanical parts and solutions using 3D CAD.
• Own the full design lifecycle from requirements to design reviews.
• Support manufacturing and supply chain through guidance and expertise.

Skills

3D CAD capability

Design for Manufacture (DFM) skills

Project management

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

MCS Group is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of high precision mechanical solutions for innovative customer applications. This is a hands-on role at the heart of product innovation, working from concept through to manufacture in a busy, collaborative advanced engineering environment.

The role:

• Design and deliver complex mechanical parts, sub-assemblies, and customer-specific solutions using 3D CAD
• Own the full design lifecycle: requirements, layouts, detailed drawings, BOMs, prototyping, validation, and design reviews
• Develop innovative, robust, and scalable solutions to challenging engineering problems
• Work directly with customers, applications specialists, and end users to assess feasibility and deliver tailored designs
• Support manufacturing, supply chain, and operations through build guidance and technical expertise
• Create and manage project plans, estimates, and delivery timelines
• Collaborate with suppliers on specification and procurement of mechanical components
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, and design practices
• Support engineering strategy and best-practice development alongside Engineering Management

The successful candidate:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• 5+ years' similar experience in product development within a manufacturing environment
• Strong 3D CAD capability and excellent Design for Manufacture (DFM) skills
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver to schedule
• A practical, problem-solving mindset with a passion for high-quality engineering
• Confident communicator who works well across engineering, operations, and customer teams

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 9693 5510

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