Graduate Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Graduate Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders, create detailed designs using advanced CAD software, and engage in the complete product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing. Ideal for recent graduates, this position promises a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to innovative engineering solutions. Join a company with a rich heritage in British manufacturing and make your mark in a collaborative setting focused on quality and excellence.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or working towards a relevant engineering qualification.
• Experience with 3D design software and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of new products and enhance existing product suite.
• Conduct internal testing and generate test reports for new products.

Skills

CAD Software

3D Design Software

Engineering Principles

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

HNC

HND

BEng

BSc

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Solidworks

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We are looking for a motivated and detailed Graduate Design Engineer to join our client that has 30 years of British manufacturing heritage. With an in-house Design & Development department, backed-up by their manufacturing operation in the same building, they have an unrivalled reputation for design, quality, service and training within their industry.

Due to sustained growth, we are recruiting for a Graduate Design Engineer to join their busy and supportive Design & Engineering team.

Role Summary

Working in the design department and reporting to the Lead Design Engineer, the Graduate Design Engineer will assist in the design of new products and the development and enhancement of the existing product suite. Participating throughout the lifecycle of every Globestock product from initial requirements, concept design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.

This role is ideally suited to recent graduate looking for their first role or somebody working towards a relevant engineering qualification.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure designs meet specified requirements and standards.
• Create detailed designs using CAD software to develop concepts and prototypes.
• Identify and review relevant product standards to determine compliance requirements of new products.
• Conduct internal testing of new products against standards to prove concepts and test prototypes.
• Generate test reports to accurately document results and conclusions of internal tests.
• Analyse outcomes of internal tests to refine and iterate designs.
• Create and update technical documentation (user instructions, design reports, etc).
• Identify and liaise with suppliers to obtain specifications, samples, and prices of components.

Skills & Requirements

• Hold or be working towards a relevant, formal engineering qualification (HNC, HND, BEng or BSc).
• Experience in using an industry recognised, 3D design/engineering suite of software (e.g. Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks).
• Demonstrable knowledge of engineering principles.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and develop creative solutions.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail with an analytical approach to problem solving.
• Experience of using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Please note that all applicants for the post will be required to already have full right to work status for the UK.