Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Dublin. Our client has been a leader in precision engineering for over 60 years.

Reporting to the Design team Lead, you will be part of a large team of designers responsible for designing complete designs for precision pharmaceutical tooling based on a list of defined inputs.

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Responsibilities

• Study and follow a complete design brief
• Design of Blister packaging tooling using computer aided design (CAD) carried out exclusively in SolidWorks.
• Control of Bill of Materials (BoM), CAD Models and Engineering Drawings.
• Adhere to project deadlines and schedules
• Contribute to departmental monetary targets
• Make design changes on existing products
• Follow defined procedures and internal standards
• Detailed review and check of designs and changes for compliance to internal standards and procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Support process improvement activities
• Assess and implement improvements proposed by manufacturing, assembly and other key departments within the company
• Undertake special projects as required
• Reverse engineer tooling
• Support the review of customer issues when required and propose solutions
• Provide the Sales and Customer Services Team with technical support as required
• Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers.
• Be an effective team member, working with Team Leader and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output

Requirements

• Third level qualification in BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 3 – 5 years in a Mechanical Design Engineer role designing bespoke products
• Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks, technical drawings and 3D modelling essential
• Experience of producing detailed drawing for manufacture with knowledge of geometrical tolerances
• An excellent grasp of engineering and design principles
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Highly organised with excellent planning skills
• Team player, with the ability to build relationship within and external to the design team.
• Self-motivated, flexible, proactive and committed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in fast paced, results driven and ever changing environment
• Innovative thinker that can envision new and better ways of doing things

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