Graduate Design Engineer
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Are you a recent Engineering or Product Design graduate with strong CAD skills and a passion for turning ideas into real products? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering manufacturer where you will be involved in the full product development lifecycle from concept and design through to prototyping and production.
About the role
Working as part of a collaborative design team and reporting to senior engineering leadership, you will:
- Create 3D CAD models and technical drawings for new and existing products
- Support the development of products from concept through to manufacture
- Assist with prototyping, testing, and design improvements
- Contribute to design analysis, including stress considerations and FEA where appropriate
- Produce product documentation, manuals, and technical information
- Help maintain bills of materials and engineering data within internal systems
- Work cross-functionally with quality, compliance, and manufacturing teams
- Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities
- Learn about manufacturing methods including sheet metal, machined parts, assemblies, and cast components
You’ll have the opportunity to see your designs become real products, gaining valuable industry experience across multiple engineering disciplines.
About You
We’re looking for someone with strong foundations and the right mindset, attitude and potential are just as important as experience.
You should ideally have:
- A degree, HND, or HNC in Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline
- Strong 3D CAD skills (any package considered, training provided on company systems)
- A genuine interest in product design and manufacturing
- A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Graduates and early-career engineers are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to the complete engineering design process
- Mentoring and training from experienced engineers
- Hands-on involvement in prototypes and product development
- Opportunity to develop analysis and manufacturing knowledge
- A varied role with real responsibility and ownership
- Long-term career development within a stable, growing business
Benefits
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible working hours with early finish on Fridays
- Supportive team environment
- Long-term career prospects
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your CAD expertise, learn quickly, and work on real engineering projects, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Liam McConnell for further information.