Role
The role will involve the following:
* Take ownership of existing and new product developments
* Research and develop ideas and concepts for new products and processes
* Plan and develop prototyping, fabrication, tooling, fixtures, compliance, CAD/CAM, etc.
* Develop manufacturing drawings and confer with production departments and other personnel.
* Specify designs and components to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
* Continually strive to update your own technical knowledge, as well as your understanding of the company products, services and customer needs.
* Constantly promote awareness of best industry practices, providing company training as required.
Requirements:
* Engineering Degree, preferably Mechanical / Product Design / Industrial Design.
* Excellent knowledge of industrial materials and processes, manufacturing methods, and engineering principles.
* Excellent knowledge of the principles of design, sketching, computer-aided design, industrial materials and processes, manufacturing methods and engineering.
* Creativity and technical knowledge is essential – understand the technical aspects of how products function.
* Strong sense of the aesthetic – an eye for colour and detail and a sense of balance and proportion.
* Be imaginative and persistent and must be able to communicate their ideas visually, verbally, and in writing.
* Proven ability to communicate design and product concepts through 2 and 3 dimensional media, e.g. hand sketching, rendered images, CAD, model making.
* Proven ability to work with AutoCAD Inventor for part modelling and assembly creation.
* Strong knowledge of Agriculture/Dairying desirable.
* Excellent IT skills must be proficient in the use of MS Office.
* Logically and technically minded, with excellent organizational and personal management skills.
An attractive salary is on offer for the right candidate.
This role is based in Dairymaster Global Headquarters, Causeway, Tralee, Co. Kerry.