Design engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Belfast
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Solidworks CAD Manufacturing methods Project Engineering Fluid power circuit design Electrical circuit design

FULL DESCRIPTION

Design engineer

£35k-£45k Belfast – Antrim, Tyrone

Project Design Engineer

Are you a solidworks Project Design Engineer perhaps looking for a more varied design role and away from the quarry/ screening or the larger manufacturing environment and into a small niche sector?

  • 4 day week
  • Convenient to Moira/ Lisburn / Glenavy

Key Responsibilities:

- Leading the Design and R&D for our range of equipment, along with testing new product prototypes, you will design and drive your personal, professional and technical development plan.

- You will get to know our clients and help us to improve our existing products, alongside the development of new lines – applying your knowledge of production processes, fabrication, materials, cost build-up and job costing.

- Working closely with the Sales and Manufacturing teams, you will ensure smooth flow of new products from Engineering into Production.

- Visiting client sites you will be involved in assembly, installation and service to provide full customer support.

- Make a real difference to the company’s and your own success

Candidate Qualifications & Experience:

- A 3rd-level Engineering Qualification (HND/ HNC or Degree) or extensive related industry experience, with at least 3 years’ experience in an engineering environment

- Solidworks or similar CAD experience

- Knowledge of manufacturing methods & procedures

- Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally

- Excellent analytical, numerical and data analysis skills

Desirable criteria:

- At least 3 years’ experience in a design/ project engineering role

- Knowledge of fluid power circuit design, pump system design and electrical circuit design

- Hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, with an ability and willingness to build and test products as part of a dynamic technical team.

- Experience managing deadlines and demands on your time and input

- A track record of striving for quality and excellence

Benefits:

- Competitive salary dependent on experience

- 3 year personal, professional & technical development plan

- Training to cover any skill gaps

- 5% Employer pension contribution

- Unlimited professional advancement opportunities

- Private healthcare plan

- 4 day, 38 hour working week (Monday to Thursday)

- 26 annual leave days (3.5 days above statutory)

- Overtime rate of time and a half pay

- A caring, supportive work environment

To apply please forward your CV (in Word format) using the link provided.

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The consultant managing your application will be an MEng or MSc qualified Engineer with experience in industry.  They are professionally qualified to advise on your technical suitability for this role or other vacancies.  For a confidential conversation on this or any other roles in the pipeline please telephone Sean Metrustry (Director) at [Employer hidden] (028) 9446 2620 email: [contact hidden]

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