Graduate Design Engineer

Senior Flexonics Crumlin; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in Service Life Protection

Modern working environment

Training and development

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance

Job summary

Senior Flexonics Crumlin is seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to join the Engineering team at the Senior Innovation Centre, gaining hands-on exposure to new product design across all ranges. You will contribute to concept generation, create drawings, and help ensure designs meet customer and internal requirements while remaining manufacturable within cost targets.

We expect a Mechanical Engineering degree and hands-on Catia experience (3D, surface modelling, drawings).

Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering degree is required.
• Catia experience for 3D modelling and drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate information clearly to stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
• Awareness of latest manufacturing techniques and drawing standards.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative design concepts and cost-effective solutions to meet project requirements, including drawing packs.
• Ensure design requirements are optimized for manufacturability within cost targets.
• Prepare, check and approve drawings to required standards.
• Participate in design reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Liaise with specialists for FEA/CFD analyses and 1D calculations.
• Represent Senior in customer meetings when necessary.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Prototype, Purchasing and Production to ensure manufacturable designs.
• Keep design files up to date and stored according to procedures.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Creative thinking

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

FEA

CFD

Job description

Job Description

The Graduate Design Engineer is a key member of the Engineering team, gaining full exposure to new product design across all product ranges. This role requires enthusiasm, motivation, and a strong drive to succeed, offering an excellent opportunity to develop and grow within the Senior Innovation Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate innovative & feasible design concepts and cost-effective solutions to meet project and customer requirements, including preparation of drawing packs complying with specifications.
• Ensure all design requirements (customer and internal) are optimized to provide a robust product that can be manufactured within the agreed targets (cost & performance).
• Prepare, check, and approve to ensure drawings are correct and to required standards complying with Senior’s internal quality processes and procedures.
• To participate in internal team meetings and design reviews with cross-functional departments to meet project needs.
• Liaise with technical specialists as required (e.g., for FEA, CFD analysis and specialist 1D calculations).
• Represent Senior in customer meetings where necessary.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Prototype, Purchasing and Production engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture.
• Ensure design files (3D & 2D) and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with departmental procedures.

Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering degree (or similar field).
• A strong technical ability including new technologies and innovations in automotive sector.
• Experience in using Catia (3D, surface modelling, detailed drawings).
• Knowledge of GD&T would be an advantage.
• Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety. Designs solutions must be based upon safe working practices and support environmental initiatives.
• Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to internal stakeholders, customers, & suppliers in a clear and concise manner.
• Current knowledge on latest manufacturing techniques and drawing standards.
• Strong technical & analytical knowledge with “thinking outside of the box” mind set.
• Ensure that all work activities and records comply with Company Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice.Willingness to learn and develop technical skills on the job
• Valid driver’s license

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution up to 11%/ Employer contribution up to 15%)
• Death in Service Life Protection (x 6 annual salary)
• Brand new, modern working environment
• Employee Events
• Recognition Awards
• Training and Development (Internal & External)
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support
• Access to pool cars for travel
• Company Laptop
• Free Parking