Project Design EngineerOmagh, Tyrone Northern IrelandProject Design Engineer - Material Handling Full time, permanent - Mon to Fri Business hours with an early finish on Fridays Flexible Working Options Available After Probation HN12388On OfferCompetitive salary £45,000 - £54,000 depending on experienceUp to 5% annual bonusFlexible working options with 2 days working from home available after probationHealth care / insurance supportLife assurancePension contributionCycle to work schemeEmployee discount perks schemeGym membership discountsCareer progression and development opportunitiesWork within a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisationModern manufacturing and engineering environmentThe Company - Project Design EngineerOur client is a large, internationally recognised manufacturing engineering business with a strong reputation for delivering heavy equipment and material handling solutions across global industrial sectors.Due to continued growth and ongoing investment across their Northern Ireland operations, they are seeking to appoint an experienced Project Design Engineer to lead engineering projects and support ongoing product development activities within their engineering division.The business offers a highly collaborative engineering environment with strong long-term stability, continued investment, and genuine career progression opportunities.The Role - Project Design EngineerReporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will take ownership of engineering projects across a range of mobile and heavy engineering equipment.The role will involve leading projects from concept through to production release while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, production, and operational teams to ensure successful delivery of engineering solutions.You will support product development, design improvements, engineering change activities, and technical problem-solving while providing technical guidance across project activities and mentoring junior engineering staff where required.This opportunity would suit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer looking to take on greater project ownership and technical responsibility within a large-scale manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities - Project Design EngineerLead engineering and product development projects from concept through to productionManage engineering activities across multiple concurrent projectsSupport product improvement and engineering enhancement initiativesCreate and review engineering drawings and technical documentationCoordinate engineering changes in line with company proceduresProvide technical support across engineering, production, and manufacturing teamsWork closely with supply chain and operational teams to support project deliverySupport design reviews, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement initiativesMentor and support junior engineering personnel where requiredEnsure engineering activities are delivered to quality, cost, and timeline expectationsEssential Criteria - Project Design EngineerDegree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related disciplineMinimum 5 years' experience within equipment design and manufacturing environmentsStrong background in mechanical design and engineering project deliveryExperience leading engineering projects within manufacturing, heavy engineering, machinery, or OEM environmentsStrong CAD experience with 3D design packages such as SolidWorks or similarAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical standardsUnderstanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication and weldingStrong communication, leadership, and organisational skillsGood problem-solving and project coordination capabilityStrong IT skills including Microsoft Office packagesDesirable Criteria - Project Design EngineerExperience working with mobile equipment or heavy machineryKnowledge of hydraulic systems and related componentsExperience using FEA analysis toolsUnderstanding of ERP or PDM/PLM systemsExposure to electrical or control systems within machinery environmentsPlease Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applications are only considered from candidates fully eligible to work permanently in Northern Ireland.If this role is of interest; or if you have a relatable skillset that might match other similar vacancies; then please send an updated CV via the link on the page or get in touch with Hugh Nugent in absolute confidence.Hugh has 13+ years' experience specifically within Engineering / Manufacturing Recruitment and specialises across Design Engineering, Product Development, Technical Engineering, Quality Engineering and Executive Appointments throughout Ireland.FOR A FULL LIST OF YOUR SECTOR-RELATED VACANCIES PLEASE PERUSE OUR WEBSITEKeywords: Project Design Engineer NI, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Northern Ireland, Lead Design Engineer NI, Mechanical Project Engineer Omagh, Senior Design Engineer Tyrone, Development Engineer NI, Manufacturing Design Engineer Northern Ireland, Product Design Engineer NI, Mechanical Engineer Tyrone, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Creo, Pro Engineer, InventorCandidates can come from areas such as: Omagh, Strabane, Dungannon, Cookstown, Enniskillen, Ballygawley, Armagh, Derry / Londonderry, Letterkenny, Monaghan, Fermanagh, Mid Ulster, Tyrone and surrounding counties within commuting distance.Skills:mechanical design project engineerBenefits:Bonus and BenefitsWHJS1_NI