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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Dungannon, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks (CAD), Creo
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8e3812f6eb704207

## About the Role

* Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
 * Experience using 3D CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar.
 * Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
 * Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
 * Experience producing manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
 * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
 * A proactive and innovative approach to engineering design. Experience within heavy equipment, mobile machinery, materials processing, crushing, screening, or manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.

## Description

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of new products and the ongoing improvement of existing machinery. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will be responsible for producing detailed 3D designs, manufacturing drawings, and Bills of Materials while ensuring products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety., * Creating detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and BOMs.

 * Developing innovative design solutions for new and existing products.
 * Supporting root cause investigations and engineering improvements.
 * Working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and service teams.
 * Ensuring designs meet engineering standards and customer requirements.
 * Driving product optimisation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Supporting prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.


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