About Environmental Products and Services Ltd: https://youtu.be/osiPr9XDWQ8
EPAS Ltd offers an attractive benefits package, including:
* Private Health Insurance for the employee, partner, and children (up to age 25) after a 9-month qualifying period.
* Death in Service Life Insurance after the qualifying period.
* 30 Days' Paid Holiday per annum.
* NEST Pension Scheme.
* Company pension contribution.
* Opportunities for career progression and skills development.
* A supportive and dynamic work environment in a growing industry.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Pay: £35,000 - £45,000 per year (Depending on Experience).
Location: On-site Newry, Northern Ireland (and role also available in Stockport, Manchester)
Key Responsibilities
* Design and model components, assemblies, and systems in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
* Lead/assist the design of injection-moulded parts: DFM/DFA, draft, wall thickness, ribs, bosses, snap-fits, and tolerance stacks.
* Prepare 2D drawings ( .dxf, .slddrw), 3D step file ( .step), GD&T, and BOMs; manage specifications and documentation.
* Work with toolmakers and suppliers on tooling design, gate/runner strategy, cooling, and part validation.
* Support development, prototyping, and validation of new GreaseShield® models.
* Conduct site surveys of commercial kitchens; measure, assess installation requirements, and create accurate drawings.
* Collaborate with Production, R&D, and Installation teams to improve product performance and manufacturability.
* Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of existing designs.
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and safety regulations.
Requirements
* Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks (essential) and Vcarve/ Vcarve Pro.
* Proven injection moulding experience (essential):
* End-to-end plastic part design for injection moulding (consumer/industrial preferred).
* Strong DFM/DFA practices and tolerance analysis; understanding of common polymers (e.g., PP, ABS, PA).
* Exposure to tooling considerations and collaboration with mould/tool vendors through to T0/T1/T2.
* Confident conducting on-site surveys and liaising with clients/contractors.
* Experience in product design, manufacturing, or mechanical systems.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Able to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Passion for innovation, sustainability, and practical engineering.
Desirable
* Experience with sheet metal, fluid/pipe systems, or environmental technology.
* Knowledge of fabrication, assembly, and test methods; familiarity with ISO 9001 practices.
* Mouldflow/Sim experience, GD&T depth, and PDM/PLM (e.g., SolidWorks PDM).
* Familiarity with 3D printing/rapid prototyping for concept validation.
* Possession of a valid, clean driving license and willingness to travel for site work.