Graduate Design Engineer

SF Partners; Wigston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Recruitment is recruiting a Graduate Design Engineer to design manufacturing equipment in Wigston. The role involves generating 3D CAD models, managing data in a PDM system, and preparing 3D models and 2D drawings for in-house machining and external fabrication.

You will also prepare models for VR reviews, create 3D printed proofs, and engage in reverse engineering and concept presentation. A strong team player with CAD experience is sought.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum 2:1 in an engineering related degree.
• Be amenable to a very varied multi-disciplinary role.
• Experience creating 3D models using CAD software; Inventor & Vault beneficial.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design, machining and fabrication concepts.
• Placement in year in a similar role would be beneficial.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite.
• Willing to learn & adapt as a project evolves.
• Analytical mind with attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D CAD models.
• Manage data using PDM system.
• Prepare 3D models & 2D drawings for in-house machining & external fabrication.
• Prepare models for VR reviews.
• Create 3D printed proofs and display models.
• Reverse engineer legacy components.
• Present concepts to levels within the business.
• Liaise with in-house machinists, fabricators and suppliers.
• Create and update records in the QA system.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

PDM data management

2D drawings

VR model prep

3D printing proofs

Reverse engineering

Presentation

fabrication liaison

QMS records

Education

Engineering degree (2:1)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Design Engineer

Wigston

£30,000 - £32,000 DOE + 1.5 overtime + bonus

SF Recruitment are recruiting for a Graduate Design Engineer to work for our established manufacturing business based in Wigston.

A vacancy has arisen for a Graduate Design Engineer to design manufacturing equipment using CAD software.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Generation of 3D CAD models
• Data management using PDM system
• Preparation of 3D models & 2D drawings for in-house machining and external fabrication
• Preparing models for review in Virtual Reality
• Creating 3D printed proof of concepts and display models
• Reverse engineering of legacy components
• Presentation of concepts to different levels within the business
• Liaise with in-house machinists, fabricators and external suppliers in support of CAD designs
• Creating and updating records in the company quality management system

Candidates must:

• Have a minimum 2:1 in an engineering related degree
• Be amenable to very varied multi-disciplinary role
• Have experience creating 3D models using CAD software - Autodesk Inventor & Vault beneficial but not essential.
• Have a working knowledge of mechanical design, machining and fabrication concepts
• A placement in year in a similar role would be beneficial
• Have experience using Microsoft Office suite
• Be willing to learn & adapt as a project evolves
• Have an analytical mind with acute attention to detail
• Have good problem-solving abilities
• Be a strong team player