Graduate Design Engineer

Colloide; Limavady; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Scheme

Hybrid working

Free on site parking

Job summary

Colloide in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support design of water, wastewater and energy products under guidance from senior engineers. You'll produce safe, compliant high-quality design data delivered to programme.

You will create 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks, use AutoCAD as needed, and contribute to calculations, BOMs and P&IDs while visiting sites across the UK and Ireland to check quality and assist commissioning.

Qualifications

• Hold or expect a 2:1 honours degree in Mechanical Engineering or related.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for complex 3D assemblies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel mainly within the UK and Ireland.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the mechanical design of products and subsystems for the Water, Wastewater and Energy industries.
• Create 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks, and 2D and fabrication drawings for suppliers, using AutoCAD where required.
• Create installation and assembly drawings for the construction team.
• Assist in the creation of engineering design data, including calculations, P&IDs, bills of materials, equipment schedules, control philosophies and component specifications.
• Use FEA and engineering calculation tools to support and verify designs.
• Develop risk assessments, method statements, O&M manuals and other engineering documents.
• Attend site and supplier premises throughout the UK and Ireland to check component quality, oversee installation and delivery, and support commissioning and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Liaise with the production and construction teams to ensure plant is assembled, delivered and installed correctly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and suppliers throughout project delivery.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modelling

2D drawings

Communication

Travel UK/Ireland

MS Office

Education

2:1 Mechanical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

FEA

Job description

**Sponsorship VISA not offered***

Key Deliverables of the Role

• Accurate, high-quality design information for our water, wastewater and energy products and schemes, produced under guidance and delivered to programme.
• Design data — 3D models, 2D, fabrication, installation and assembly drawings, calculations, BOMs, P&IDs and equipment schedules — produced and checked in line with the Quality Management System.
• Project documentation — risk assessments, method statements and O&M manuals — prepared to support safe and compliant delivery.
• Plant manufactured, delivered, installed and commissioned correctly, supported by effective liaison with suppliers, production, construction and site teams.
• Steady technical and professional development, building the skills and experience required to progress to Mechanical Design Engineer.

Job Purpose

To support the engineering design of Colloide's products and schemes across the Water, Wastewater and Energy sectors — including district heating, chemical dosing and water and wastewater treatment technologies — working under the guidance of experienced engineers to produce safe, compliant, high-quality design information delivered to programme, while developing the skills and experience to progress within the design team, reporting to the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Product Design & Mechanical Engineering

Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will:

• Assist in the mechanical design of products and subsystems for the Water, Wastewater and Energy industries.
• Create 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks, and 2D and fabrication drawings for suppliers, using AutoCAD where required.
• Create installation and assembly drawings for the construction team.
• Assist in the creation of engineering design data, including calculations, P&IDs, bills of materials, equipment schedules, control philosophies and component specifications.
• Use FEA and engineering calculation tools to support and verify designs.
• Develop risk assessments, method statements, O&M manuals and other engineering documents.
• Attend site and supplier premises throughout the UK and Ireland to check component quality, oversee installation and delivery, and support commissioning and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Liaise with the production and construction teams to ensure plant is assembled, delivered and installed correctly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and suppliers throughout project delivery.

Systems, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Manage design data within SolidWorks PDM.
• Work within and follow the company's Quality Management System (ISO 9001), tracking and monitoring internal and external information exchanges.
• Assist in the coordination of documentation and drawings between the various parties on each project.
• Use Procore and other business management tools as required.
• Identify and propose improvements to design processes and standard details.

Regulatory & Legal Compliance

With support from senior engineers, you will develop an understanding of, and apply, the safety and conformity obligations for our products across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the EU:

• Apply the Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (EU and Northern Ireland) and the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (Great Britain) to design work.
• Assist in preparing product risk assessments and technical file content to support CE/UKCA marking.
• Take account of CDM 2015 designer duties in design.
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers adhere to relevant health and safety standards and quality controls.

Project Delivery & Teamwork

• Work effectively as part of the Engineering Department to deliver high-quality products in line with customer expectations.
• Deliver assigned design tasks in line with project programmes and priorities set by the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Manager.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of on-site installation.
• Participate in design reviews and lessons learned reviews.
• Record time against projects accurately and report progress as required.
• Participate in staff development and training events, and work towards professional registration (IEng/CEng).

General

• Promote the company positively at all times through the company values, and maintain and build upon its reputation.
• Conduct yourself in a trustworthy, reasonable and responsible manner when undertaking your duties.
• Promote a good and harmonious working environment where all are treated with respect and dignity, and in which no form of intimidation or harassment is tolerated.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures, including health and safety requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties consistent with the role, to ensure the effective operation of the department.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Hold, or expect to obtain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a closely related subject.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, with the ability to generate complex 3D assemblies and drawings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability; the role involves travel, mainly within the UK and Ireland.
• Full current driving licence and access to a car. Consideration will be given to alternative travel arrangements for applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience (including placement) in the water, wastewater or district heating industries.
• Experience working in a fabrication environment.
• Experience working with control panels.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience of FEA software.
• Awareness of machinery safety and CE/UKCA marking.

Benefits

• Private Health Care Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Length of service awards
• Uniform
• Free on site parking