Graduate Design Engineer

E3 Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Huddersfield is seeking a motivated Graduate Design Engineer. This role involves supporting the engineering team in designing valve products and requires strong CAD skills. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have a passion for mechanical design. Competitive salary and supportive team environment offered.

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering drawing standards (BS8888).
• Exposure to pressure vessel design (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Create general assembly and manufacturing drawings.
• Prepare bills of materials within the MRP system.
• Assist in creating installation and maintenance manuals.
• Support design and development of valve products.
• Contribute to troubleshooting product performance issues.
• Assist in preparing factory test procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sales, and Production.

Skills

Strong design skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

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.