Senior/Lead Design Engineer

<p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong> Senior Design Engineer<br><strong>Location: </strong> Portarlington, Co. Laois<br><strong>Salary: </strong> €70,000 - €85,000+ </p><br>Description<br><p>We are hiring for our client, an established engineering manufacturer, who are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join their team in Portarlington. </p><p>This Senior Design Engineer role will focus on leading the redesign and development of an existing prototype product. The successful Senior Design Engineer will take ownership of a key engineering project while working within a small, highly experienced design team and collaborating closely with the manufacturing floor. This opportunity would suit a practical and hands-on Senior Design Engineer who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and leading projects from concept through to production. </p><p>Candidates relocating with relevant industry experience may be considered for relocation support, subject to discussion. </p><br><br>Top 3 Things to Know About this Job<br><li><p>€70,000 - €85,000+ salary depending on experience </p> </li><li><p>Lead a major product redesign project </p> </li><li><p>Hands-on engineering role within a growing manufacturing business </p> </li><br><br>The Role<br><ul><li><p>Lead the redesign and development of an existing prototype product </p> </li><li><p>Manage mechanical design projects from concept through to production </p> </li><li><p>Produce engineering drawings, parts books and Bills of Materials (BOMs) </p> </li><li><p>Work closely with the manufacturing team and shop floor to resolve design and production challenges </p> </li><li><p>Ensure designs are practical, manufacturable and commercially viable </p> </li><li><p>Provide technical support and troubleshooting within the engineering and production teams </p> </li><li><p>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering function </p> </li> </ul><br><br>The Person<br><ul><li><p>Strong experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within a manufacturing environment </p> </li><li><p>Experience leading engineering projects or taking ownership of product development </p> </li><li><p>Ability to produce BOMs, parts books and technical documentation </p> </li><li><p>Comfortable working closely with production teams on the shop floor </p> </li><li><p>Strong mechanical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills </p> </li><li><p>Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently </p> </li><li><p>Experience in areas such as trailers, lifting equipment, hydraulic systems or fabricated steel products would be advantageous </p> </li><li><p>Engineering degree desirable but not essential - qualified by experience candidates are encouraged to apply </p> </li> </ul><br><br>The Rewards<br><ul><li><p>€70,000 - €85,000+ salary </p> </li><li><p>Opportunity to lead a key product development project </p> </li><li><p>Join a close-knit engineering team with real influence on design decisions </p> </li><li><p>Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing manufacturing business </p> </li><li><p>Relocation support may be considered for candidates relocating with relevant industry experience </p> </li> </ul><br><br>Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage<br><p>For further information and to apply for this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron. </p><p>Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on connecting talented professionals with leading employers across the Engineering & Manufacturing sector across the UK & Ireland. </p><p>Salary details are provided as a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise. </p><p>We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response. </p> </p><p><strong>Skills: </strong> <br>lead design engineer mechanical design engineer senior design engineer senior mechanical design engineer </p><br/><p>WHJS1_NI </p>