Design Engineer

Join the Product Development department for a high-growth global £200m+ revenue business with manufacturing operations within the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, and Germany supplying international clients. Our solutions-focused manufacturing offers a whole range of products designed to simplify complex infrastructure projects.

Our market-leading brands, Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform, supply smart, safe, and sustainable product solutions to a range of construction sectors. Through innovation, we enable construction partners to optimise efficiency and safety through pioneering products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability.

We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built through collaboration on breakthrough ideas that achieve tomorrow’s solutions today.

Position: Design Engineer

Reports to: Product Development Manager

Role Overview: Based at our Lurgan site, we are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Design Engineer to join our innovative Product Development team. As a Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and manufacture of Cubis, NAL & Filoform solutions, addressing global industry and construction challenges of today and future applications. You will be responsible for each stage of the design process whilst staying focussed on the needs of the customer and solution offering.

Key Accountabilities:

• Preparation of Product Design Specifications in accordance with customer requirements
• Generation of concept designs for new and existing product development
• Proactively identify product trends and future applications and opportunities
• Managing design projects through internal NPI / Innovation Stage-Gate process
• Coordination and collaboration across cross functional teams, delivering customer-centric solutions
• Application of design for manufacture (DFM) principles
• Validation of part designs by FEA analysis and physical type testing
• Ownership & project management of design projects from concept to completion
• Thoroughly researching new materials and manufacturing processes
• Attending design meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with industry design and safety standards

Associated Responsibilities:

• Providing technical support to internal teams including Commercial, Operations, Marketing and Procurement
• Collaborate and contribute to wider CRH group product / solution developments
• Regular liaison with Business Development and customer support personal
• Regular reporting of activity and development updates to internal & external stakeholders

Experience and Training:

• Proven experience in product design and innovation development processes
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and the ability to think outside the box.
• Experience in Solidworks 2021+
• Sheet metal and fabrication design
• Office 365 packages

Essential Criteria:

• A third level education in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in designing sheet metal and polymer products
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Solidworks CAD design / modelling
• Experience in steel fabrication & manufacturing
• Ability to travel to customer / site meetings when required
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Essential Competencies:

1. Customer focused
2. Cultivates innovation
3. Collaboration & communication
4. Technical know-how
5. Action orientated
6. Business insight
7. Nimble learning
8. Drives results
9. Situational adaptability
10. Communicates effectively

*This list is not exhaustive and will be reviewed in line with changing business requirements, a good degree of flexibility and adaptability is critical to this role.

If you are interested in this role, applications can be submitted via [email protected] or via LinkedIn directly, before Tuesday 16th January 2024.