Design Engineer

Company: Hill Engineering Ltd
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Location: Newry
Job Description:

Company Description

Hill Engineering Ltd is a UK-based engineering company specializing in the design and manufacture of attachments for construction machines. Known for its industry-leading focus on safety standards, Hill Engineering is recognized as a pioneer in compliance and innovation. The company introduced the Tefra coupler, a groundbreaking, fully automatic pin grabber with a patented secondary locking system, considered one of the safest in the market. Committed to delivering high-quality, innovative products, Hill Engineering strives to set new benchmarks in attachment safety within the construction industry.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and improvement of existing manufacturing and production control processes and procedures to ensure successful production planning & manufacturing of buckets and couplers within a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Creation & Maintenance of Bill of Materials for Production & New Product Development
  • Processing Production & Engineering Change Orders
  • Processing Machine Spec Changes
  • Production support to the Manufacturing Department
  • Assist in monthly Sales & Operations Planning cycle
  • Create & Maintain production schedules
  • Drive Continuous Improvement Projects

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

What you’ll bring: Experience & Qualifications:

  • Minimum HNC / HND Engineering Qualification or demonstrate extensive relevant knowledge through on job experience.
  • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Infor) would be advantageous
  • Competent in use of Microsoft packages
  • Proficiency in 3D modelling software essential

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent multi-tasking & attention to detail skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good organisational skills
  • Logical & Methodical approach to problem solving
  • Ability to work with others to meet deadlines

All applicants must demonstrate through their application form how they meet the criteria for the position applied for. We reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage, if required.

Posted: April 18th, 2026