Mechanical Design Engineer ( Project Manager )

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the role Sulzer Wexford is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer ( Project Manager ) that is product development focussed, giving you responsibility from concept through to prototype, testing, and successful product introduction. You’ll help lead the next generation of submersible pumps and agitators, supporting our mission to deliver high‑performance, high‑reliability solutions for water recycling and sustainable operations worldwide. About Sulzer Wexford With over 250+ employees on site, Sulzer Wexford is a key engineering and manufacturing hub within Sulzer’s global network. The team’s work underpins critical water recycling, sustainability, and energy‑efficiency solutions used around the world. What you’ll be doing Lead end‑to‑end product development projects using best‑practice project management methods. Design and develop new products, primarily submersible pumps and agitators — translating requirements into high‑performance, high‑reliability solutions. Oversee the build, test, and validation of prototypes, including detailed reporting, interpretation, and analysis of results. Support smooth introduction of new products into manufacturing and global markets. Act as the point of contact, collaborating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure engineering, quality, and commercial alignment. Who will succeed here? You will hold a formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering Someone able to translate requirements into practical, innovative product solutions A hands‑on problem solver with experience in testing, analysis, and validation A confident communicator comfortable working with diverse stakeholders Someone excited by the opportunity to influence the next generation of engineered products What we offer you A competitive base salary Flex time with core hours of 09:30–14:30 26 days annual leave A defined pension contribution Free on‑site parking with reduced‑rate EV charging Subsidised on‑site canteen Maternity/paternity leave top‑up Access to Sulzer Learning Pathways for continuous professional development Genuine opportunities for international mobility and long‑term progression Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.