Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Project Engineer (Mechanical)

CREGG are hiring for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a leading Food manufacturer in Sligo. Candidates with strong SolidWorks and Mechanical Equipment background encouraged to apply. Call Rachel on 0860127415/ email [email protected] to discuss

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering tailored engineering solutions from concept through to completion. Working closely with the Sales Team and customers, you will develop optimised layouts and value-driven solutions, taking full ownership of projects from initial concept and customer approval through to manufacture, installation, commissioning, and final sign-off.
You will act as a technical link between departments, ensuring seamless communication and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
• Engage with customers and represent our client in a professional and 
commercially focused manner
• Collaborate with the Sales Team to develop optimised, value-driven solutions aligned 
with customer requirements
• Produce and refine layout drawings, clearly defining scope of supply
• Conduct risk assessments for proposed solutions
• Take full ownership of projects from concept through to final customer sign-off
• Liaise with Design Engineers to develop high-quality SolidWorks models and 
manufacturing drawing packs
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant legislation, standards, and customer 
expectations
• Oversee project progress through manufacturing, installation, 
commissioning, and closure
• Monitor project costs against budget to ensure profitability targets are achieved
• Identify and manage opportunities for additional revenue outside the original scope
• Maintain effective communication across departments, ensuring visibility of project 
status and performance
• Provide technical support to internal teams as required
• Prepare and maintain all necessary technical documentation
• Continuously review designs and processes to identify cost savings and efficiency 
improvements
• Specify mechanical components including belts, motors, and pneumatic systems

Qualifications & Experience
• Third-level qualification in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline
• Proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Experience with electrical and pneumatic control systems

Desirable:
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication
• Experience within the food processing industry
• Hands-on engineering or workshop experience
• Strong commercial awareness

Reach out to [email protected]/call 0860127415 to discuss

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Job Details

Sligo
22 October 2026
Job ID: 12552

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