Graduate Design Engineer - CAD & VR Prototyping

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

Job summary

SF Recruitment in Wigston is seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to design manufacturing equipment using CAD software. The role involves generating 3D CAD models, data management, and creating proofs of concepts for internal and external fabrication.

You will work closely with machinists and suppliers, and contribute to quality records and VR model reviews. Requirements include a 2:1 in an engineering degree, willingness to learn, and strong problem-solving with good attention to detail.

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 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Microsoft Office

PDM data management

Education

2:1 Engineering degree

Tools

PDM system

Job description

SF Recruitment in Wigston is seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to design manufacturing equipment using CAD software. The role involves generating 3D CAD models, data management, and creating proofs of concepts for internal and external fabrication.

You will work closely with machinists and suppliers, and contribute to quality records and VR model reviews. Requirements include a 2:1 in an engineering degree, willingness to learn, and strong problem-solving with good attention to detail.