Mechanical Engineer

BS&B offers a unique development experience for Mechanical Engineers to work on custom made products tailored to individual customer needs. This includes direct customer engagement, concept development, and involvement throughout the manufacturing process.

The environment is dynamic and innovation-driven, where technological development is a priority and customer satisfaction is paramount.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: BS&B Safety Systems Limited, Raheen Business Park, Limerick (On-site)

Reports To: Engineering Manager

The Role

• Responsible for the provision of satisfactory technical support for Sales, Manufacturing & Quality.
• Review & respond to incoming sales enquiries for new or modified designs. Review of technical specification, application, configuration & design.
• Conceptual design, cost & lead time estimation of new product to meet customer specifications.
• Provide technical information & assistance to sales staff. To include knowledge of relevant standards, product design details & production processes.
• Work with the engineering team in providing detail design of product assemblies, to include sales approval, manufacturing drawings & specifications.
• Carry out technical analysis & testing of new or modified designs for approval.
• Provide technical support to production & quality departments & help support the transfer of new products from R&D to manufacturing.
• Assist the extended engineering teams in developing & implementing new techniques, procedures & processes to improve departmental productivity & efficiency.
• Contribute to the harmonization of processes across business units & affiliates.
• Liaise with the site operations team & external third-party approval bodies to maintain product ‘type’ certifications.
• Interface with external vendors as well as personnel within cross functional layers of the organisation.
• Execute various improvement & product related projects & tasks as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• 2+ Years’ experience in a similar manufacturing / engineering environment.
• Hons. Degree in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• High level of computer literacy essential.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D or equivalent advantages.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks or equivalent) essential.
• Familiarity with GD&T, dimensioning & drawing layout essential.
• Strong planning & organizational skills essential.
• Excellent communication, credibility & presentation skills essential.
• Hands on mechanical aptitude & experience essential.
• Strong analytical mechanical design skills & creativity in providing competitive customer design solutions essential.
• Strong technical leadership skills with an ability to influence others.
• Experience working in a regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Self-starter, enthusiastic & driven individual with ability to work on own initiative.
• Demonstrated team dynamics with ability to work as part of a high performing team.
• Creativity in developing and implementing new techniques, solutions, processes and procedures.
• Proven track record in delivering reliability, cost, quality & productivity improvement projects.