Lead Mechanical Engineer - Product Design and Engineering

Crane Aerospace & Electronics — Shannon, Clare, Ireland

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Lead and manage the design, development, and verification of complex assemblies, sub-assemblies and sub-components • Select appropriate materials, processing methods and equipment to facilitate manufacture • Contribute to and coach engineers in the core deliverables • Lead the execution of product design, validation, and certification of industrial instrumentation • Generate and maintain detailed engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, tolerances, GD&T annotations, specifications, and design reports. • Evaluate system level requirements by brainstorming with Product Specialists, Product Managers, and other peers throughout the organization • Execute feasibility studies during concept phase of development • Collaborate closely with Electrical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless integration • Design and develop products considering global design standards & requirements • Support sustaining and obsolescence activities across a broad product portfolio

Qualifications/Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university • 5+ years’ experience with design and verification of industrial products • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks for part design, assemblies, drawings, and design reviews. • Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes. • GD&T experience with demonstrated application in production drawings. • Experience managing engineering changes using structured processes and tools. • Experience designing mechanical products with internal electronics (PCBs, connectors, cabling, thermal considerations). • Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems such as SAP and/or ECTR. • Effective communicator within technical and non-technical environments • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to perform in a team environment, across functions, and with customer and suppliers