Design Engineer

A leading Northern Ireland-based product design and manufacturing organisation is seeking a talented Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. Operating globally, this innovative company specialises in the development of high-quality, user-focused products, combining strong engineering capability with meaningful real-world impact. With continued investment in product development, they are expanding their design function to support a strong pipeline of new and existing projects. Your new role As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of new products and continuous improvement of existing designs, working from concept through to production. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and meet both customer and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities: Design and develop innovative products using 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks or similar) Generate detailed engineering drawings and specifications Support the full product lifecycle from concept through prototyping to validation Work closely with manufacturing teams on Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) Lead or contribute to design reviews, testing, and validation activities Liaise with suppliers and external partners on components and tooling Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives What you'll need to succeed Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related discipline Experience in a design engineering role within manufacturing Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred) Knowledge of plastic components, injection moulding, or similar processes Understanding of DFM / DFA principles Experience with prototyping and product validation Strong communication and problem-solving skills What you'll get in return Competitive salary package Opportunity to work on innovative, purpose-driven products Exposure to full product development lifecycle Supportive, collaborative engineering environment Career progression within a growing organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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