Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Hays Engineering are recruiting on behalf of a leading and highly innovative medical device manufacturer based in County Galway. This global organisation is at the forefront of developing life-changing healthcare technologies and invests heavily in research, development, and advanced manufacturing solutions. Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Engineer with a strong background in tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment design.

Your new role
As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of custom production tooling, fixtures, jigs, and gauges used within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Engineering, and New Product Development teams, you will support the transition of products from development into full-scale production while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

Designing custom tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and manufacturing aids using advanced CAD software

Producing detailed engineering drawings, assemblies, and component models to support manufacturing activities

Supporting new product introductions by developing innovative tooling solutions for production and inspection processes

Reviewing designs for manufacturability, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness

Managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and implementing design modifications

Providing technical guidance on GD&T, drawing standards, tolerance analysis, and design best practices

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and develop practical engineering solutions

Supporting prototype development and validation activities, including 3D printing and CNC-machined components

Presenting design concepts and recommendations to engineering and operational stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline

Minimum 8 years' experience in a tooling design, fixture design, or mechanical design environment

Strong CAD design experience (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar)

Excellent understanding of GD&T and technical drawing standards

Experience developing detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings

Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles and fabrication processes

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable experience:

Medical devices or highly regulated manufacturing experience

Design of jigs, fixtures, gauges, and production tooling

3D printing and rapid prototyping

Electrical design or electrical drawing experience

CE Marking and machinery compliance knowledge

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical technologies

Exposure to advanced manufacturing and new product development projects

Career progression within a global engineering organisation

Collaborative and innovative working environment