Design Engineer

Job Description Job Title: Design EngineerDescriptionHunter Savage is working exclusively on behalf of our client based in Ballygawley to recruit a Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This Design Engineer job offers an excellent opportunity for a mechanical design professional to join an innovative engineering business that designs and manufactures specialist machinery used across the agricultural, materials handling and industrial sectors.Due to continued growth and increasing demand for their equipment, our client is expanding their in-house engineering capability and is looking to recruit a Design Engineer who can contribute to the development of new machinery while also improving existing product designs. This role would suit either a mid-level Design Engineer with 3-4 years' experience or a Senior Design Engineer looking for greater ownership within a smaller, agile engineering team.The successful Design Engineer will work closely with manufacturing and operations teams, designing practical and robust mechanical solutions that move efficiently from concept through to production. Candidates with experience designing heavy machinery, materials handling equipment, quarrying equipment, conveyors, agricultural machinery or similar engineered products will be particularly well suited.Top 3 Things to Know About this JobAttractive Salary - 35,000 to 55,000 depending on experienceBallygawley-based engineering role within a growing businessOpportunity to design specialist machinery in a hands-on engineering environmentThe RoleMechanical design of specialist machinery and equipmentCreate 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using CAD software (Solid Edge)Support product development from concept, prototyping and testing through to manufactureImprove existing machinery designs to enhance durability, efficiency and manufacturabilityWork closely with production and fabrication teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effectivePrepare engineering documentation and technical specificationsCollaborate with the wider engineering team on product innovation and continuous improvementThe PersonDegree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplineApproximately 3+ years' experience in a mechanical design roleExperience using Solid Edge or similar 3D CAD softwareExperience designing machinery, materials handling equipment, quarrying equipment, agricultural machinery or other heavy mechanical systems would be highly desirableStrong practical engineering mindset with good understanding of manufacturing processesComfortable working in a fully on-site engineering environmentThe RewardSalary 35,000 - 55,000 depending on experienceOpportunity to join a growing engineering business with strong market demandWork on specialist machinery products used in international marketsLong-term career development within an expanding engineering teamNext StepsFor further information and to apply for this Design Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron on 07458 160121, email or send a private message on LinkedIn.Expert, confidential recruitment advice.Salary is usually negotiable; salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

Created: 2026-04-04