Graduate Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd on behalf of a leading acoustic engineering specialist seeks a Graduate Design Engineer to join their Southampton team. The role blends office CAD design with site visits and project coordination, focusing on noise and vibration control solutions.

Ideal candidates will study engineering disciplines, show enthusiasm for acoustic engineering and CAD, and enjoy a practical, hands-on approach with potential for long-term career development in a specialist engineering

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering-related discipline
• Interest in noise, vibration and acoustic engineering
• Willingness to undertake site work
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Hands-on, practical engineering attitude

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of specialist noise and vibration control solutions
• Produce technical drawings and designs using CAD software
• Draughting and developing engineering drawings for bespoke acoustic products and installations
• Support the design of acoustic hardware and noise mitigation solutions
• Assist with site surveys and inspections
• Support engineers with noise and vibration projects
• Liaise with colleagues, contractors and clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist with project management and project coordination
• Develop technical calculations, specifications and design documentation
• Support projects from initial design through to manufacture and installation

Skills

CAD software

Problem solving

Communication

Engineering design

Draughting

Site work willingness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil/Acoustic/Product Design or related

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Graduate Design Engineer - Noise & Vibration

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be hiring on behalf of a leading specialist acoustic engineering and noise control consultancy, who are looking to appoint a Graduate Design Engineer to join their growing team in Southampton.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate with an interest in engineering design, noise and vibration control, CAD and technical problem-solving to begin their career within a highly specialised and varied engineering environment.

The successful candidate will join an established business operating across acoustic consultancy, engineering design and bespoke noise control solutions.

The Role

The Graduate Design Engineer will work closely with experienced engineers and acoustic specialists, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of noise and vibration control projects.

The role will combine office-based design and draughting work with site visits, project coordination and practical engineering exposure.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the design of specialist noise and vibration control solutions

• Producing technical drawings and designs using CAD software

• Draughting and developing engineering drawings for bespoke acoustic products and installations

• Supporting the design of acoustic hardware and noise mitigation solutions

• Assisting with site surveys and inspections

• Supporting engineers with noise and vibration-related projects

• Liaising with colleagues, contractors and clients throughout the project lifecycle

• Assisting with project management and project coordination

• Developing technical calculations, specifications and design documentation

• Supporting projects from initial design through to manufacture and installation

The Ideal Candidate

The client is keen to speak with ambitious graduates from an engineering-related discipline, such as:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Civil or Structural Engineering

• Acoustic Engineering

• Product Design

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Building Services Engineering

• Or a related technical or engineering discipline

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• An interest in noise, vibration and acoustic engineering

• Experience or familiarity with CAD software

• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities

• An interest in engineering design and draughting

• Good communication and organisational skills

• A willingness to undertake site work as part of the role

• An interest in developing project management skills

• A practical and hands-on approach to engineering

• A genuine desire to build a long-term career within specialist engineering

Previous industry experience is not essential, and the client is open to supporting and developing a high-calibre graduate with the right attitude and enthusiasm.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business near Southampton, where graduates can gain exposure to a wide range of technical disciplines.

The successful candidate will benefit from experience across:

• Noise and vibration engineering

• Engineering design

• CAD and technical draughting

• Bespoke acoustic solutions

• Site surveys and practical engineering

• Project management

• Manufacturing and installation processes

• Working alongside experienced acoustic consultants and engineers

The role offers excellent long-term development potential for a graduate who is keen to develop their technical knowledge and progress within a specialist and growing engineering environment.