Graduate Design Engineer

Oliver Talent; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer in Thatcham. Join a dynamic team focusing on innovative projects in motorsport and high-performance sectors. You will design and analyze components, collaborate with customers, and engage in hands-on tasks throughout the engineering process.

Benefits

Company pension

Holiday allowance: 28 days

Qualifications

• Recently completed degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Experience using 3D CAD, preferably Siemens NX and Simcenter.
• Strong IT skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and detail mechanical components using Siemens NX and Simcenter.
• Support component manufacture and resolve non-conformances.
• Participate in assembly and quality control of transmission systems.

Skills

3D CAD

IT Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Simcenter

Job description

Are you a recent Engineering graduate with a passion for high-performance engineering and motorsport? Do you want to work on cutting-edge design projects in motorsport, e-mobility and advanced engineering sectors? If so, we want to hear from you.

This is your chance to join a specialist engineering consultancy delivering bespoke transmission solutions for top-tier motorsport and high-performance automotive clients. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll see your designs go from concept through to delivery, with hands-on involvement at every stage.

As a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and analysing components, supporting build and inspection activities and engaging directly with suppliers and customers.

Your responsibilities as a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Design, analyse and detail mechanical components using Siemens NX and Simcenter.
• Support component manufacture and liaise with machinists and customers to resolve non-conformances.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, and visual inspection of mechanical parts.
• Carry out 3D scanning, reverse engineering and 3D printing tasks.
• Participate in the assembly and quality control of transmission and associated systems.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to support project delivery and issue resolution.

Your current experience which will help you as a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer:

• A recently completed degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Experience using 3D CAD and MS Office. (Siemens NX and Simcenter preferred).
• Strong IT skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to problem-solving and design challenges.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work directly with suppliers and customers.
• An interest in motorsport, transmissions or high-performance engineering projects.

What you can expect as a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Up to £30k salary, dependent on experience.
• Company pension.
• Holiday allowance: 28 days.
• On-site in Thatcham.

If you are interested in the role, please click apply and the Oliver Talent Solutions team will be in touch with more details.