Graduate Design Engineer (SolidWorks & CAD)

Job Title:             Graduate Design Engineer (SolidWorks & CAD)

Reporting to        Engineering Manager

Based:                  Workshop @ Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Date Posted:        May 17th 2026

Company Profile

Coughlan Engineering (Tullamore) Ltd is a renowned metalwork fabrication company which serves top-Tier building contractors and engineering partners.

We are known for providing high quality bespoke products in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. 

With a very strong order book, we seek to recruit Graduate Design Engineers.

Why join our team? The Company is known for paying due regard to employee welfare. We empower our employees to develop their skill sets and leadership, in full knowledge they are the reason we have continued success.

The Company is investing heavily to add client value by augmenting our design office. At a time of rapid growth, this is an exciting time to join. We want candidates who share our ambition for continuous improvement and who take serious pride in their craft. We place a very high value on attitude, and seek always to treat our employees with dignity and respect and strongly encourage them to continually develop and expand their capabilities. These are hands-on, client-facing roles. There will be ample opportunity to liaise directly with production, collaborate and share ideas within a small but growing team. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Produce and revise detailed 2D and 3D engineering drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for bespoke architectural metalwork, modular systems, and OEM products.
2. Assist the estimating and sales teams with material take-offs, preliminary design reviews, cost estimates, and preparation of customer quotations.
3. Support project delivery by generating and managing works orders, bills of materials, and production documentation within Statii ERP.
4. Maintain accurate batch traceability, material allocations, drawing revisions, and production records in line with company quality procedures.
5. Record and allocate engineering and design hours accurately to projects to support commercial tracking and operational efficiency.
6. Liaise directly with customer design managers, architects, project managers, and internal production teams to coordinate technical requirements and resolve design queries.
7. Support the development and standardisation of modular and OEM product ranges through repeatable design systems, libraries, and lean engineering processes.
8. Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the design office, including document control, workflow optimisation, and design automation opportunities.
9. Participate in site visits, production reviews, and project coordination meetings to develop practical understanding of fabrication and installation processes.
10. Contribute to a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment while developing technical, commercial, and project management skills across the business.

Skills-Based Competency Requirements

1. Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline.
2. Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD, with the ability to produce accurate technical drawings and 3D models.
3. Strong numerical and analytical ability, with an interest in estimating, costing, and manufacturing processes.
4. Good IT and administrative skills, with the ability to learn and operate ERP/MRP systems such as Statii.
5. Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively across engineering, production, and commercial teams.

Personal Trait Requirements

1. Enthusiastic and motivated graduate seeking a broad, hands-on learning experience in a fast-paced engineering environment.
2. Practical mindset with a genuine interest in manufacturing, fabrication, and how products are delivered from concept through to production.
3. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate technical and commercial information.
4. Adaptable and willing to take ownership of varied responsibilities within a growing business.
5. Positive, collaborative attitude with a willingness to learn directly from experienced engineers,