Design Engineer – Custom-Built Fire Engines

At Sídheán Teo, we don’t just design vehicles - we help engineer the fire engines and specialist response equipment that support firefighters when lives are on the line.

Every project we undertake is bespoke. From structural components and bodywork to specialist equipment integration, our engineers design practical, buildable solutions that must perform reliably in demanding real-world environments.

We’re looking for a Design Engineer with strong AutoCAD and 3D CAD skills who enjoys turning ideas into engineered reality. In this role you’ll work closely with fabrication and production teams to design components and assemblies that become part of high-performance fire appliances and specialist vehicle builds used by emergency services.

If you enjoy solving real engineering challenges, collaborating with skilled technicians on the shop floor, and seeing your designs transform into purpose-built vehicles that help protect communities, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

The Role at a Glance:

Design Engineer

Spiddal, Co Galway, Ireland - 4 days a week onsite

Competitive Salary Depending on Experience

Full Time - Permanent

Company: Specialised emergency services vehicles. 7+ Key Sectors Emergency Services

Pedigree: 25+ Years Experience Since 2000

Experience: Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, 3D CAD Modelling, Engineering Drawings, Sheet Metal Design, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design, or related

About Us

Sídheán Teo specialises in bespoke vehicle builds and specialist conversions, delivering high-quality custom vehicle solutions tailored to specific operational requirements.

With a strong reputation for craftsmanship, technical expertise and attention to detail, the team works across a wide range of specialist builds, combining mechanical engineering, fabrication and advanced vehicle electrical systems to create reliable and innovative vehicle solutions.

In addition to vehicle builds, we operate an in-house sheet metal fabrication department serving a range of customers and industries. Every project is different, giving engineers the opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting designs within a collaborative environment focused on quality and precision.

The Design Engineer Role

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of bespoke vehicle builds and sheet metal components, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and regulatory standards.

Working closely with production, purchasing and project teams, you will develop accurate 3D models, manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation that support efficient manufacturing and assembly.

This is an opportunity to work on technically interesting projects, contributing to innovative vehicle builds while helping improve design and manufacturing processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for vehicle components, subframes and bodywork

• Support concept design, prototyping and engineering change processes

• Work closely with production teams to resolve design or assembly challenges on the shop floor

• Conduct design reviews to ensure builds meet regulatory, safety and weight requirements

• Liaise with suppliers to specify materials, purchased components and manufacturing tolerances

• Maintain design documentation, drawing standards and engineering records

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across design and manufacturing

• Participate in project cost reviews, timeline planning and quality assurance reviews

About You

You are a practical, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, where your designs are translated directly into real-world builds.

You thrive when collaborating with production teams and solving engineering challenges that arise during design and manufacture.

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design, or related discipline

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a design or manufacturing engineering role

• Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar)

• Excellent problem-solving and technical design skills

• Strong communication and project coordination abilities

Desirable

• Experience in automotive, vehicle builds, fabrication or heavy vehicle sectors

• Understanding of vehicle systems, sheet metal design and structural fabrication

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and design cost control

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• A key role in a growing, innovation-driven engineering company

• Opportunities for continuous professional development and technical upskilling

• Work on varied and technically interesting bespoke engineering projects

• Supportive team environment focused on quality, collaboration and craftsmanship

Design engineering doesn’t often give you the chance to see your work saving lives in the real world.

Here, every drawing you create and every component you design contributes to a vehicle that firefighters rely on in critical moments. Your designs won’t just sit on a screen — they’ll become part of the machines that help emergency crews respond faster, operate safely, and protect communities.

If you want to apply your engineering skills to work that is meaningful, challenging, and built for real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help design the fire engines that support those who protect lives every day.

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