Design Engineer

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Design Engineer

Location: Magherafelt
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

Were working with a well-established heavy engineering manufacturer who design and build specialist equipment used across the UK and Europe.

The Role

Youll be part of a busy design team, responsible for developing new product ideas and refining existing designs to improve performance, efficiency, and manufacturability.

Day to day, youll be:

  • Turning concepts into detailed designs ready for production
  • Re-engineering existing designs to improve build efficiency and reduce manufacturing time
  • Producing engineering drawings and production specifications
  • Writing and presenting technical reports where needed
  • Working closely with production to ensure designs are practical and buildable
  • Contributing to design reviews to ensure the best outcome for the customer
  • Applying continuous improvement and lean thinking to your work
  • Occasionally getting involved in customer or sales meetings

What Youll Need

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • 3+ years design experience in an industrial environment

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

  • Experience with FEA and stress/loading calculations
  • Understanding of fatigue and structural design principles
  • Exposure to heavy engineering, trailers, or similar equipment
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and fabrication

To find out more, tap apply below and Stephen will be in touch!

Skills:
Mechanical design Design Engineering 3D CAD Finite Element Analysis SolidWorks CAD software Stress Analysis


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Location: Magherafelt
Job Description:

Design Engineer

Location: MagherafeltSalary: £35,000 – £45,000

Were working with a well-established heavy engineering manufacturer who design and build specialist equipment used across the UK and Europe.

The Role

Youll be part of a busy design team, responsible for developing new product ideas and refining existing designs to improve performance, efficiency, and manufacturability.

Day to day, youll be:

  • Turning concepts into detailed designs ready for production
  • Re-engineering existing designs to improve build efficiency and reduce manufacturing time
  • Producing engineering drawings and production specifications
  • Writing and presenting technical reports where needed
  • Working closely with production to ensure designs are practical and buildable
  • Contributing to design reviews to ensure the best outcome for the customer
  • Applying continuous improvement and lean thinking to your work
  • Occasionally getting involved in customer or sales meetings

What Youll Need

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • 3+ years design experience in an industrial environment

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

  • Experience with FEA and stress/loading calculations
  • Understanding of fatigue and structural design principles
  • Exposure to heavy engineering, trailers, or similar equipment
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and fabrication

To find out more, tap apply below and Stephen will be in touch!

Skills:Mechanical design Design Engineering 3D CAD Finite Element Analysis SolidWorks CAD software Stress Analysis

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Posted: May 18th, 2026