Design Engineer

Job Title

Design Engineer

Job Category

Engineering

Job Description

Join a Global Leader in Materials Handling

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is a world-renowned manufacturer committed to revolutionising the way materials are moved—from port to home. We design, engineer, produce, and support a full range of lift trucks, attachments, and power and technology solutions, primarily under the trusted Hyster® and Yale® brands.

As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers globally, we are dedicated to delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions while maintaining exceptional service standards.

We are currently seeking a DESIGN ENGINEER to join our team at our Craigavon facility in Northern Ireland.

About the Role:

The successful applicant will join a Design team, responsible for design maintenance of current product lines and supporting implementation of new product introductions.

Appointment between Design Engineer II (SG19) and Design Engineer III (SG20) will be considered, dependent on knowledge and experience. The successful candidate could therefore be at an early stage in their career, with a desire to learn and develop, or someone experienced in an engineering or technical role, with a passion for supporting design implementation within a modern manufacturing and assembly environment.

Key accountabilities will depend on the seniority of the appointment and may include:

• Providing technical support to production, quality, and procurement departments in the resolution of product design/specification issues
• Supporting new product introductions and troubleshooting integrated control systems
• Participating in product design and quality reviews
• Working in a 3D CAD environment to develop engineering designs, producing drawings and bills of materials
• Liaising with suppliers to define and select optimum components/specifications
• Managing multiple product changes simultaneously from initial stage through to production implementation
• Coordination of design tasks with offshore resources
• Conducting Peer Reviews of Engineering Change Orders

Candidates should clearly demonstrate how they meet the following Essential Criteria:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• Candidates due to graduate in Summer 2026 are welcome to apply
• Minimum of one year’s relevant engineering experience in a design/development/manufacturing environment (industrial placement year is acceptable)
• Experience of developing products in a 3D CAD environment and producing detailed 2D drawings, preferable in Siemens NX
• Working knowledge of relevant Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

The ideal candidate will also meet the following Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of industrial vehicles and integrated control systems
• Working knowledge with PLM and MRP systems

At interview, applicants will be required to demonstrate initiative, effective communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment leading multiple projects.

We reserve the right to enhance criteria to assist with short listing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• 33 days annual leave
• Enhanced statutory benefits
• Subsidised gym membership
• Subsidised canteen
• Comprehensive career development programme
• Ongoing professional development support

The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st May 2026.

The successful candidate will be subject to background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

39

Travel Required

No

Location

HY EMEA UK Craigavon

Address

88 Charlestown Road

Zip Code

BT63 5PP

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No