Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer within the Value Add – Precision Profiling team, you will play a key role in delivering technically sound, cost-effective solutions for our customers. With 3–5 years of experience, you will manage a portfolio of customer accounts, collaborate with internal teams to drive projects forward, and contribute to new business development through strong technical and interpersonal capabilities.

Key Objectives:

- Deliver technical support and account management to key customers.

- Interpret and develop engineering drawings aligned with project and production needs.

- Collaborate with production teams to define project scope and feasibility.

- Identify new opportunities within existing accounts.

- Contribute to operational and strategic growth goals of the business unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Serve as the main technical contact for assigned customer accounts.

- Manage projects from enquiry through production to delivery.

- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to develop practical engineering solutions.

- Create, review, and update technical drawings and documentation.

- Conduct feasibility reviews for complex profiles and assemblies.

- Support the quoting process through material selection and time estimates.

- Maintain accurate project records using CRM and internal tools.

- Provide input to continuous improvement initiatives across design, quoting, and production planning.

Required Skills and Qualifications/Education:

- Minimum Level 8 qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Precision Engineering.

Technical Skills:

- Competence in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.

- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, especially in stainless steel fabrication.

Soft Skills:

- Strong interpersonal and customer relationship management skills.

- Proactive communicator with excellent attention to detail.

- Capable of managing time effectively and handling multiple priorities.

Experience

- 3–5 years in a mechanical engineering role, ideally within a production or project-based environment.

- Proven ability to manage technical projects and maintain client relationships.

- Experience in stainless steel fabrication or precision profiling advantageous.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Quality and timeliness of engineering documentation.

- Project delivery within time, scope, and budget.

- Customer satisfaction across managed accounts.

- Technical contribution to successful quoting and feasibility.

- Growth or retention of assigned accounts.

Additional Information

Working Hours: Full-time

Company Overview

Founded in 1976, Shortt Stainless Steel is Ireland’s largest integrated stainless steel service centre. With locations in Limerick, Dublin, and Lisburn, the company supplies high-quality stainless steel products and value-added services, including laser cutting, water jet cutting, CNC folding, rolling, and polishing.

Shortt Stainless Steel has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer focus across key sectors like Dairy, Food Processing, Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Brewing, and Architectural industries. The company culture is rooted in collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement, making it an exciting environment for professionals eager to grow and innovate.

Benefits

• Company Success (Bonus) Scheme
• Pension Plan
• 21 Days Annual Leave
• Life Assurance
• Further external education support
• Subsidised Canteen
• On-site parking
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: €42,000.00-€46,000.00 per year

Benefits

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

On-site parking

Work Location: In person