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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.
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.
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
- 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.
Skills Required
- Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience leading end-to-end product development projects
- Hands-on experience in testing, analysis, and validation of prototypes
- Ability to translate requirements into practical, innovative product solutions
- Strong communication and stakeholder management (customers, suppliers, internal teams)
- Experience supporting product introduction into manufacturing and global markets
- Familiarity with submersible pumps and agitators product development
- Knowledge of project management methods and best practices
What We Do
Sulzer Ltd. is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications, specializing in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, and purification technologies for fluids of all types. The company provides critical applications for core infrastructure and large essential industries worldwide, supporting energy security and process efficiency. Its innovative solutions enable carbon emission reductions and the development of sustainable polymers, contributing to a circular economy.
