Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Kilkenny. Our client specialize in high-quality Stainless-steel fabrication and the manufacture of conveyors /
Elevators & industrial equipment for the food & pharma sectors.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

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Responsibilities

• Carrying out 3D design activities on customer projects from ‘proof of concept work’ to ‘final design’ review and manufacture.
• Supports the sales department during tender phases to prepare design concepts.
• Production of High-quality fabrication drawings for issuance to the production department, including any BOM’s / lists that maybe required.
• Review and analyze client specifications at the tender stage and project delivery stage.
• Performing Design Reviews with client/production/project managers as required.
• Development / maintain drawing templates and standards for the company.
• Work with other internal departments to ensure project objectives are met.
•  Resolve as required any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise on projects.
• Assisting Project Managers as required with regard to design and any other functions deemed relevant by your line manager

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• 3 or more years relevant experience in the sector in regard of design & producing detailed fabrication drawings for production.
• Experience in machinery design / Platforms & walkways / Conveyors & Elevators / Sheet metal design would be seen as an advantage.
• Good knowledge of EU standards and machinery directives. Knowledge of ISO14112 & ISO 128 would be seen as an advantage.
• Based at the factory in Kilkenny with some travel to client location/sites.
• Strong ability to use various CAD / modeling packages such as Autocad / Solid Works including FEA software etc.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office products: Excel / Powerpoint etc.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and Self motived enough to carry a project on one’s own.
• Good analysis, judgment, and problem-solving skills along with an ability to input effectively into decision making, within the team

To apply please send your C.V to niamh.kedney@sonastechnical.com or apply directly through Indeed.