Mechanical Engineer - 3D CAD & Machinery Safety

Project Engineering is a professional engineering services firm specializing in Mechanical Product Development and Machinery Safety. We work with leading national and international clients, primarily in the manufacturing sector, on a diverse range of innovative products and complex projects. We are now looking for a number of Mechanical Engineers to join our team in Ardee, Co. Louth.

This is a unique opportunity for a recent mechanical engineering graduate to engage in a stimulating role with a forward-thinking company offering significant rewards. The position involves a balanced focus on mechanical design and machinery safety.

Mechanical Design Responsibilities (50% approx.):

Develop detailed 3D CAD models using SolidWorks/Inventor.

Create engineering drawings, bills of material, and manage design data.

Work closely with customers on a variety of machine design and product development tasks.

Liaise with suppliers to ensure components are sourced and comply with specifications.

Occasionally oversee the manufacture of prototypes, ensuring they meet design specifications and customer requirements.

Machinery Safety Responsibilities (50% approx.):

Conduct site surveys and carry out office based research

Complete Design Risk Assessments and other technical documents using our proprietary templates.

Assess products for compliance with European Directives & Standards.

Identify non-conformities and recommend corrective actions.

Provide practical solutions to compliance issues, adding value for our clients.

You'll be supported by our specialist training, co-operative team and business systems. You'll take part in peer reviews and may occasionally delegate some tasks to other team members.

To be considered, you must have:

An honour’s degree (Level 8) in mechanical engineering or a similar qualification

3D CAD skills, ideally with SolidWorks or Inventor

IT skills – high level of proficiency with MS Office applications

·Strong research skills and the ability to understand and apply technical documents

Strong mechanical aptitude and be detail oriented

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (English)

Ideally, you’ll have a clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle

This is a Hybrid Working role, typically 2-3 days in our office each week.

Additional Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, CAD Designer, 3D CAD Designer, Mechanical Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Product Designer, R&D Mechanical Engineer, CAD Engineer, 3D CAD Engineer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €30,000.00-€40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events

Company pension

On-site parking

Sick pay

Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ardee, County Louth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

If you are not an Irish/EU/UK citizen, please provide details of your Irish Work Visa, including visa type and term.

Education:

Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

mechanical design (3D CAD): 1 year (preferred)

Language:

and write (technical writing) in English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

rish work visa or are you an Irish/EU/UK citizen (required)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ardee, County Louth