Job Description
Under general supervision of the Senior Engineering Manager, the Continuous Improvement Design Engineer is responsible for design efforts from inception through production in new product and continuous improvement designs. This position will focus on material handling equipment for the aggregate industry such as tracked conveyors, hopper feeders and telescopic stackers.
Location
Astec Industries Europe Limited, 3 Bankmore Way East
About The Role
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other engineers, cross‑functional teams not limited to sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service. They will develop conceptual and final design solutions, manage and coordinate project activities, support existing product offerings, and perform testing or analysis of new and existing products to further Astec’s product line development goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead quality improvement team (QIT) projects using D8 process.
* Lead cost reduction efforts to add equipment value for our customers.
* Drive equipment product improvements.
* Engineer to order job assignments.
* Assist service with product support technical issues.
* Aid procurement with supply chain issues.
* Implement safety evaluations and improvements to the product line.
* Create, check, and maintain thorough engineering specifications and drawings.
* Manage engineering changes per established company procedures.
Skills Needed
Engineering
Required Criteria
* Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agriculture, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in equipment design and manufacturing (mechanical, structural, hydraulic and electrical/control system design).
* Proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite, 3‑D CAD software applications (SolidWorks preferred) and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
* Ability to read, interpret and create engineering drawings and standards.
* Understanding of manufacturing practices including cutting, forming and welding of metals.
* Good organization and time‑management skills.
Desired Criteria
* Experience in the design of complete tracked plant from concept through to production.
* Experience in the use of FEA.
* Knowledge and experience designing and troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
* Working knowledge of a PDM/PLM package.
* Understanding of engine, drivetrain, hydraulic and electrical components and systems related to mobile equipment.
Contract and Salary
Contract Type: full‑time. Salary: Based on experience. Closing Date: Friday 14th November 2025.
About The Company
Astec Industries Europe Limited, a subsidiary of Astec Industries – a $1bn NASDAQ‑listed company – designs and manufactures equipment for the asphalt, concrete, recycling, aggregate, road building and mining sectors. Based in Omagh, Northern Ireland, Astec operates a strategic European facility and seeks top talent to further its growth.
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