Senior Electrical & Mechanical Design Engineers

Posted 14 January 2026
Salary £45000 - £50000 per annum
LocationDungannon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering & Manufacturing
ReferenceKYEME1401_1768401474

Job description

Senior Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineers

Location: Dungannon
Contract: Permanent
Industry: Heavy Machinery / Capital Equipment Manufacturing

A large, well-established machinery manufacturing organisation based in Dungannon is seeking experienced Senior Mechanical and Senior Electrical Design Engineers to join its design and engineering function.

These are influential, hands-on leadership roles, combining technical design expertise with team leadership responsibility, supporting the development of complex machinery and engineered systems for global markets.

The Role:

  • Lead the mechanical or electrical design of complex machinery and systems
  • Produce and review detailed engineering designs, calculations, and specifications
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of design engineers
  • Oversee project delivery from concept through to manufacture and commissioning
  • Ensure designs meet performance, safety, regulatory, and quality requirements
  • Work closely with manufacturing, projects, and supply chain teams
  • Support continuous improvement in design standards, processes, and systems
  • Contribute to technical decision-making and design strategy

What We're Looking For:

  • Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a design engineering role
  • Previous experience managing or leading a design team
  • Background in heavy machinery, capital equipment, or complex manufacturing environments
  • Strong proficiency with relevant CAD and design tools
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture (DFM)
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

What's On Offer:

  • Senior-level, permanent roles within a large machinery manufacturer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)
  • High level of technical influence and ownership
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-value machinery projects
  • Long-term career progression and leadership development

These roles would suit experienced design engineers ready to step into or continue in a senior leadership position within a major manufacturing organisation.

If you are interested in this role and would like a confidential discussion, click apply or reach out to karl.yellop@vanrath.com

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