Job Description

Step Into a Hands-On Engineering Career at the Heart of Manufacturing Excellence
Junior Project Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (Graduate Level)

Imagine being part of an engineering team where every project you support directly improves how complex manufacturing operations run - enhancing safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance across multiple production sites. This is where engineering theory meets real-world impact, and where your development is structured, supported, and fast-tracked.

This opportunity sits within a dynamic, multi-site manufacturing environment where precision engineering, strong collaboration, and continuous improvement are essential. You will work alongside experienced engineers, maintenance teams, and contractors, gaining exposure to both day-to-day operational challenges and larger capital project delivery.

What you’ll achieve (and why it matters):

Build your engineering foundation while contributing directly to the performance of industrial manufacturing systems:

• Support the delivery of engineering projects from early design through to installation and commissioning
• Work alongside site teams and contractors to assist with equipment installation and commissioning activities
• Contribute to the preparation of technical drawings, documentation, and project deliverables aligned with engineering standards and specifications
• Assist in identifying recurring equipment issues and support root cause analysis and corrective improvements
• Take on delegated engineering tasks from project and engineering managers to build hands-on experience
• Collaborate across multiple sites on shared engineering initiatives and standardisation efforts
• Support maintenance and reliability teams in improving equipment uptime and basic fault finding
• Assist in Capex tracking, documentation, reporting, and project governance activities
• Support cost tracking, budget monitoring, and project controls under supervision
• Participate in installation inspections to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards
• Support preventative maintenance systems and contribute to engineering best practices
• Gather and analyse engineering data to support reporting and decision-making
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards at all times
• Participate in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 compliance and training activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing sites

Your edge (desired, not required):

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline
• 1 - 2 years of relevant industrial/manufacturing experience
• Basic ability to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings
• Exposure to CAD or similar engineering design tools
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Basic understanding of core mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and general engineering tools
• Interest in project delivery, manufacturing systems, and industrial engineering environments
• Exposure to health & safety principles in an industrial setting (advantageous)
• Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, or installation work (beneficial but not essential)

Why this role matters:

This is a development-focused engineering role designed to give you real exposure to manufacturing operations, capital projects, and industrial systems. You won’t be observing from the sidelines - you’ll be actively contributing to projects that improve how complex manufacturing environments operate every day, while building a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career.

The next step for you:

If this opportunity is of interest, please send your CV to danielle.johnson@nextgeneration.ie or reach out to discuss further.

All applications are treated in strict confidence.

Next Generation Recruitment specializes in Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Technical, Procurement, and Operations roles (permanent, contract, and temporary).