Senior Mechanical Engineer New Project

Job Description

NOTE: Candidates need to have a VALID WORK PERMIT for Ireland. We are NOT in a position to offer visa sponsorship at this time. At Robinson, we specialize in the production of HGV trailers, cranes, tippers, and bodies. Established in Portarlington, Ireland in 2002, Robinson Distribution Ltd. has continuously expanded and developed into a market-leading trailer and crane manufacturer, supplying an ever-growing customer base in the transport and forestry sector across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. Robinson is an ambitious family-owned and managed business with a long and proud history of transport, agri-products, and forest machinery. Throughout its history, Robinson has been an innovative company with continuous research and development at the core of the business. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who is interested and excited to take responsibility for a new upcoming project. The candidate will have sole responsibility for the engineering requirements on this project. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the management team to design and develop the product Reverse engineer the project so that the bill of materials are in the ERP system and drawings are available for assembly before the project goes live Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and legislation in the EU & UK markets Create and interpret production drawings, including schematics and electrical/hydraulic systems Utilize SolidWorks for 3D modeling and design Perform FEA analysis and prepare detailed reports Generate BOM (Bill of Materials) for production Optimize nesting and machine programming for efficient manufacturing Sourcing products and setting up part numbers for the purchasing department Skills Required: Strong proficiency in SolidWorks with an excellent command of the software Experience with FEA analysis and preparation of comprehensive reports Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems in the context of machinery design Proficient in reading and understanding legislation relevant to the industry Familiarity with production drawings and the ability to create accurate schematics Understanding of nesting and machine programming, with the ability to optimize these processes Previous experience managing a new project end to end Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to take a hands-on approach to issues that arise during the build stage Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to deliver work to high standards Flexible with excellent time management skills Solutions-driven, can-do attitude with a focus on continuous improvement Strong hands-on experience with machinery, plant, HGV, agricultural, and familiarity with how they work Experience in a similar or related field (agri/quarry/plant machinery) is required. This will be a hands-on position from design right through to manufacturing stages. We are offering in exchange a competitive salary and the opportunity to be a part of a growing team, where innovation and hard work are recognized and rewarded. Our growth in all areas of the business will offer the right candidate training and development opportunities that would enhance and develop their current skill set. We look forward to hearing from you; please ensure to add a cover note to outline the reasons why you feel this is the right opportunity for you. Seniority Level Not Applicable Employment Type Full-time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Truck Transportation #J-18808-Ljbffr