Graduate Design Engineer in Wigston Parva

Energy Jobline ZR; Wigston Parva; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Recruitment are recruiting a Graduate Design Engineer to join a manufacturing business in Wigston. The role involves designing manufacturing equipment using CAD software and creating 3D models and 2D drawings for machining and fabrication.

You will work with in-house machinists and suppliers, prepare records in the quality management system, and expect £30,000–£32,000 DOE plus overtime and a bonus. A 2:1 in engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in an engineering related degree.
• Experience creating 3D models using CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Working knowledge of mechanical design and fabrication concepts.
• Placement in year in a similar role is beneficial.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing equipment using CAD software.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings for in-house machining and external fabrication.
• Prepare models for review in Virtual Reality.
• Produce 3D printed proof of concepts and display models.
• Liaise with machinists, fabricators and external suppliers for CAD designs.
• Maintain and update records in the quality management system.
• Support data management using PDM systems.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Autodesk Inventor

PDM systems

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree (2:1)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

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:

• 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