Graduate Design Engineer

Marmon Lift Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Exposure to real-world projects

Hybrid working

Job summary

Marmon Lift Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Graduate Design Engineer to join an established engineering business in the lift and vertical transportation sector. You will be trained in CAD, produce drawings, support design projects and collaborate with manufacturing and project teams in a practical engineering environment.

The role offers a flexible hybrid arrangement with time split between the London office, head office, and working from home, fostering hands-on design, engineering and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Some experience or academic exposure to CAD software.
• Good understanding of engineering principles and technical drawings.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop your technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production of detailed engineering designs and drawings.
• Create and modify 2D/3D CAD drawings.
• Support experienced engineers on design projects.
• Review technical drawings and specifications.
• Assist with design calculations and documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and project teams.
• Help develop and improve existing designs.
• Identify and resolve technical design issues.
• Ensure drawings meet required standards.
• Understand relevant engineering standards and regulations.
• Support multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Develop knowledge of design engineering and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Are you a recent Engineering graduate looking to start your career with an established and growing engineering business? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering company within the lift and vertical transportation industry, offering an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Design Engineer to join an experienced team and develop their technical skills in a hands‑on engineering environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to build a long‑term career in Design Engineering, gaining exposure to real projects, CAD design, manufacturing and technical engineering processes.

The Role

As a Graduate Design Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers and receive training and support as you develop your technical knowledge and design capabilities. You will be involved in producing engineering drawings, supporting design projects and working closely with manufacturing and project teams to ensure designs are accurate and practical. The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with a mixture of time spent at the London office, head office and working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the production of detailed engineering designs and drawings.
• Creating and modifying 2D and/or 3D CAD drawings.
• Supporting experienced engineers with design projects.
• Reviewing technical drawings and specifications.
• Assisting with design calculations and technical documentation.
• Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Supporting the development and improvement of existing designs.
• Helping to identify and resolve technical and design issues.
• Ensuring drawings and technical information are accurate and completed to the required standards.
• Developing an understanding of relevant engineering standards and regulations.
• Supporting multiple projects and working towards agreed deadlines.
• Developing your knowledge of design engineering and manufacturing processes.

About You

We are looking for a Graduate Engineer who is enthusiastic about developing a career within Design Engineering. You will ideally have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Some experience or academic exposure to CAD software.
• A good understanding of engineering principles and technical drawings.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A genuine interest in engineering design and manufacturing.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider engineering team.
• A willingness to learn and develop your technical skills.

Previous industry experience is not essential. The company is open to graduates who can demonstrate the right attitude, technical ability and enthusiasm to build a career in engineering.

What's on Offer

• Excellent opportunity to begin a career in Design Engineering.
• Training and development from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to real‑world engineering projects.
• 1-2 days per week in the London office.
• 1-2 days per week at the company's head office.
• 1-2 days per week working from home.
• Hands‑on experience across design, engineering and manufacturing.
• Long‑term career progression within an established engineering organisation.
• Supportive environment where graduates can learn and develop.

Interested?

If you're a recent Engineering graduate looking for your first step into a professional Design Engineering career, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable industry experience and build a long‑term career within an established engineering business.