Lead Mechanical Engineer - Product Design and Engineering

Location: Shannon, Clare, Ireland

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Lead and manage the design, development, and verification of complex assemblies, sub-assemblies and sub-components
• Select appropriate materials, processing methods and equipment to facilitate manufacture
• Contribute to and coach engineers in the core deliverables
• Lead the execution of product design, validation, and certification of industrial instrumentation
• Generate and maintain detailed engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, tolerances, GD&T annotations, specifications, and design reports.
• Evaluate system level requirements by brainstorming with Product Specialists, Product Managers, and other peers throughout the organization
• Execute feasibility studies during concept phase of development
• Collaborate closely with Electrical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless integration
• Design and develop products considering global design standards & requirements
• Support sustaining and obsolescence activities across a broad product portfolio

Qualifications/Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years’ experience with design and verification of industrial products
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks for part design, assemblies, drawings, and design reviews.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• GD&T experience with demonstrated application in production drawings.
• Experience managing engineering changes using structured processes and tools.
• Experience designing mechanical products with internal electronics (PCBs, connectors, cabling, thermal considerations).
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems such as SAP and/or ECTR.
• Effective communicator within technical and non-technical environments
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to perform in a team environment, across functions, and with customer and suppliers