Project Design Engineer

Job description

Project Design Engineer

Finglas

Salary €65,000 approx.

We are hiring for our client, a growing Irish-owned specialist in end-of-line packaging systems and materials handling, who are seeking to appoint a Project Design Engineer. Working as part of a small but highly skilled team, you will take ownership of automation projects from concept through to installation and handover.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

• North Dublin, office-based role with occasional client site visits
• Exciting engineering projects combining conveyors, robotics, and automation systems
• Excellent opportunity for career progression within a growing Irish-owned business

The Role:

• Lead and manage automation projects from design through to commissioning and handover
• Plan and coordinate workloads for a small team of designers and installation engineers
• Liaise with clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery to agreed scope and timescales
• Work closely with procurement to ensure materials and components are ordered on time
• Oversee technical drawings, documentation, and scheduling to maintain smooth delivery
• Support testing, commissioning, and sign-off processes, ensuring systems meet specification and safety standards
• Collaborate with internal teams and management to drive quality and project success

The Person:

• Engineering background (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical or similar)
• Experience working with automation systems, conveyors, robotics, or bespoke machinery
• Comfortable leading small teams and liaising with clients and suppliers
• NFQ Level 7+ qualification in Engineering or equivalent
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/SolidWorks

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage:

For further information and to apply for this role contact Zoey Rooney at Hunter Savage via email zoey@huntersavage.com . Visit our website for a full list of Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Expert, confidential career advice from specialists in Engineering & Manufacturing.

Salary details are provided as a guide and depend on skills and experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northern Ireland

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-02-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English