The successful candidate will be responsible for project design from the concept stage, including the preparation of detailed drawings, product specifications, and parts list development.  He/she will also support the project from a design perspective through the manufacturing build on any queries regarding function, specification, and testing. The role will also include working with the Sales team, as required in the generation of customer quotations and proposals.

• Third level relevant qualification in mechanical engineering or other relevant related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in a design role is essential
• Experienced in Solidworks CAD and PDM package is essential.
• Exposure to preparing customer quotations/proposals with strong understanding of pricing strategies.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills and exhibit a high degree of attention to detail.
• Self-motivated individual a high level of initiative.

• User Requirement Specification (URS) review and compliance
• Utilising SolidWorks CAD package for design concepts, prepare detailed drawings for part and assembly design.
• Design jigs, fixtures, and special purpose machinery for multiple industries.
• Liaise with customers during design reviews and meetings.
• Produce engineering documents to include drawings, project specifications, parts list and all technical construction documents, adhering to CE standards for machine build and test specifications.
• Established understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Safety system design.
• Authorised for drawing sign-off.
• Communicate with relevant departments on project specifications.
• Liaise closely with Project Management to ensure smooth development of the project and adherence to project plan.
• Support during the manufacturing phase regarding function, specifications and testing.
• Create, assess, modify 3D models and provide guidance to modelers, liaising closely with Mechanical Design Engineers using communication platforms e.g. Microsoft Teams, Word and Excel.
• Carry out customer product inspection/validation.
• Authorised to carry out internal and external tooling inspection, as required.
• Carry out onsite customer visits.
• Request vendor quotes when required.
• Purchasing Support, BOM generation, Tooling pack creation and updates as required.
• Work with the Sales team as required, to generate customer quotations and proposals ensuring a high level of quality and efficiency to meet the agreed timeframe and suitable cost to customers.
• Following completion of assigned quotation/proposal, once project has been won ensure information is passed on to the Design team, ensuring full knowledge transfer and understanding of the pricing.
• Float to be updated on a daily basis.
• Actively engage with the Performance Management App and insert updates/comments on an ongoing basis. Review of performance between Manager and Employee must be carried out on a quarterly basis and App must be updated accordingly.
• Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control including documents and procedures.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety policies.

• Attractive salary in line with experience.
• Health Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Additional Holidays based on service
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Day off on your Birthday

If you are interested in pursuing a career in a highly progressive, dynamic, and team-orientated environment, please submit your CV to careers@designproautomation.com or contact Paula Power on +353 (0)86 0147680 for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 8th August 2025