Design Engineer
Ingersoll-Rand
Pumps and Compressors
Waterford - Irland
Senior Specialist / Project Manager
Experteer Overview
In this role you will design plastic components and assemblies, translate concepts into manufacturable designs, and collaborate with production to ensure cost-effective fabrication. You will use CAD tools to create detailed drawings and perform design-for-manufacture evaluations. You will support fabrication processes and provide technical guidance to production teams while engaging with customers and project managers on feasibility and revisions. This is a hands-on design engineering position in a plastics manufacturing environment with a focus on practical, high-quality outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed 2D and 3D designs for plastic components, assemblies, jigs, and fixtures using CAD software (Spaceclaim, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD)
- Translate customer concepts, sketches, and specifications into manufacturable designs
- Produce engineering drawings, cutting lists, and technical documentation for production
- Conduct design-for-manufacture (DFM) evaluations to ensure efficient fabrication and assembly
- Work closely with workshop personnel to understand fabrication capabilities (CNC routing, laser cutting, thermoforming, bending, bonding, welding)
- Provide technical guidance to production teams during build phases
- Troubleshoot design or production issues and propose practical solutions
- Select appropriate plastics (e.g., acrylic, polycarbonate, PVC, HDPE, ABS) based on application and manufacturability
- Understand tolerances, mechanical properties, and environmental considerations of plastics
- Collaborate with sales and project managers to review customer requirements and provide technical input
- Prepare design proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility assessments
- Communicate with customers to refine specifications or discuss design revisions
- Ensure designs meet required quality standards and safety/industry specifications
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives in engineering and fabrication
- Maintain organized design files and documentation in accordance with company standards
Key requirements
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency in CAD software (Spaceclaim / Discovery preferred)
- Strong understanding of plastics fabrication processes
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on mindset
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Description
In this role you will design plastic components and assemblies, translate concepts into manufacturable designs, and collaborate with product…
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