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RecruitmentPlus

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Cavan, Co. Cavan, Ireland

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

3 October 2026

What they need


Job Title: RD&I Lead Project Engineer

Salary: Competitive plus bonus, hybrid, health, 25 days AL, pension, life assurance plus others

Job Type: Permanent Location: Kingscourt, Co. Cavan Ref: S11885

RecruitmentPlus on behalf of our client have an excellent opportunity to join as a RD&I Lead Project Engineer where you will project manage, test and develop products ensuring the highest levels of quality and performance.

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer along with the chance to develop a career with a highly regarded local employer, with the additional opportunities that come with an internationally renowned company with a global reach.

Requirements:

  • ME OR BEng level 8 in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience in R&D or related field
  • Working Knowledge of Solid Works & AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of FEA, Ideally ANSYS.
  • Takes a hands on approach to mechanical testing, building test rigs etc.
  • EN certification & regulatory compliance knowledge.
  • Good people and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects through to completion.
  • Innovative, creative design ability, positive attitude and open minded.
  • Be willing to travel when there is need.
  • Full clean Driving licence IRL/UK/EU.
  • Ability to work safely and apply good housekeeping skills in all areas of work.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Project manage RD&I projects and workstreams while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and external partners for components / testing.
  • Develop and validate prototypes and test plans.
  • Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate documentation. Record and detail development data.
  • Analyse and review test data to optimise design and product performance based on results from testing.
  • Report and present updates on project status, timelines and findings to key stakeholders.
  • Conduct research to stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Provide technical support to other teams and departments as needed.
  • Work effectively in conjunction with other engineers and management.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in processes and tools.
  • Ensure compliance with the requirements of ISO 37301, the company handbook and Code of Conduct.
  • Ensure site adherence to and operation of the Compliance Management System responsibilities within ISO 37301.
  • Ensure compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001, including CE marking.
  • Follow the appropriate EN standards and country codes for product development.
  • Any additional reasonable duties assigned by your line manager that align with your job responsibilities.

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience and are interested in this position, please apply now and Ciara will be in contact if you are suitable.

If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, please feel free to contact us directly. However, if you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.

Recruitment Plus is not in a position to respond to each individual application due to the high volume of submissions. We will only contact those candidates whose CV matches the criteria for the vacancy. Thank you for your patience.

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