Graduate Design Engineer

E3recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in Huddersfield seeks a Graduate Design Engineer to support the engineering team in the development of valve products. Ideal candidates will possess strong design skills and proficiency in CAD software. The position offers hands-on experience and opportunities for professional development. Interested applicants should apply with their CV or contact Lewis Lynch for more information.

Qualifications

• Motivated graduate with an interest in mechanical design engineering.
• Exposure to pressure vessel design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create general assembly and manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
• Prepare bills of materials within the company’s MRP system.
• Assist in the creation of installation and maintenance manuals.
• Support design and development of valve products.

Skills

Strong design skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Understanding of engineering drawing standards

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Graduate Design Engineer
Location: Huddersfield
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working Hours: 38.75 hours per week

Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering business. This role plays a key part in the development and delivery of both new and existing valve products, supporting the engineering team in meeting industry and customer-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities of the Graduate Design Engineer
As a Graduate Design Engineer, you will support the engineering function with tasks including:

• Creating general assembly and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Preparing bills of materials within the company’s MRP system.
• Assisting in the creation of installation, operation, and maintenance manuals.
• Supporting the design and development of valve products in line with industry standards (e.g., ASME VIII, ASME B16.34, API 6A/6D).
• Contributing to troubleshooting and resolving product performance issues.
• Assisting in the preparation of factory test procedures.
• Collaborating with departments such as R&D, Sales, and Production.

Skills & Experience Required for Graduate Design Engineer

• Strong design skills, ideally with an interest in valve or mechanical product design.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD preferred).
• Understanding of engineering drawing standards (BS8888).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

• Exposure to pressure vessel design (training will be provided if needed).

Ideal Candidate for the position of Graduate Design Engineer
This role is perfect for a motivated graduate looking to build a career in mechanical design engineering. You’ll be joining a supportive team environment with opportunities for development and hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle.

To apply for the Graduate Design Engineer role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Lewis Lynch at E3 Recruitment for more information.