Lead Mechanical Engineer - Product Design and Engineering

Posted:
5/25/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Limerick, Munster, Ireland ⋅ Munster, Ireland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

  • Lead and manage the design, development, and verification of complex assemblies, sub-assemblies and sub-components
  • Select appropriate materials, processing methods and equipment to facilitate manufacture
  • Contribute to and coach engineers in the core deliverables
  • Lead the execution of product design, validation, and certification of industrial instrumentation
  • Generate and maintain detailed engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, tolerances, GD&T annotations, specifications, and design reports.
  • Evaluate system level requirements by brainstorming with Product Specialists, Product Managers, and other peers throughout the organization
  • Execute feasibility studies during concept phase of development
  • Collaborate closely with Electrical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless integration
  • Design and develop products considering global design standards & requirements
  • Support sustaining and obsolescence activities across a broad product portfolio

Qualifications/Skills Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university
  • 5+ years’ experience with design and verification of industrial products
  • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks for part design, assemblies, drawings, and design reviews.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
  • GD&T experience with demonstrated application in production drawings.
  • Experience managing engineering changes using structured processes and tools.
  • Experience designing mechanical products with internal electronics (PCBs, connectors, cabling, thermal considerations).
  • Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems such as SAP and/or ECTR.
  • Effective communicator within technical and non-technical environments
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to perform in a team environment, across functions, and with customer and suppliers