Graduate Design Engineer: Thermal Systems & Innovation

Senior-Flexonics; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life protection

Training and development

Cycle to work

Job summary

Senior-Flexonics seeks a Graduate Design Engineer to join the Engineering team and work on new product design across ranges. You will gain exposure to development projects, from concept to production launch, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver manufacturable solutions.

The role requires enthusiasm, motivation and a strong drive to succeed, with opportunities to grow within the Senior Innovation Centre and contribute to bearing industry-leading thermal management and fluid

Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering degree (or similar field).
• Strong technical ability including new technologies and innovations in automotive sector.
• Experience in using Catia (3D, surface modelling, detailed drawings).
• Knowledge of GD&T would be an advantage.
• Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety. Designs solutions must be based upon safe working practices and support environmental initiatives.
• Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to internal stakeholders, customers, & suppliers in a clear and concise manner.
• Current knowledge on latest manufacturing techniques and drawing standards.
• Strong technical & analytical knowledge with “thinking outside of the box” mind set.
• Ensure that all work activities and records comply with Company Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice.Willingness to learn and develop technical skills on the job
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative & feasible design concepts and cost-effective solutions to meet project and customer requirements, including preparation of drawing packs complying with specifications.
• Ensure all design requirements (customer and internal) are optimized to provide a robust product that can be manufactured within the agreed targets (cost & performance).
• Prepare, check, and approve to ensure drawings are correct and to required standards complying with Senior’s internal quality processes and procedures.
• To participate in internal team meetings and design reviews with cross-functional departments to meet project needs.
• Liaise with technical specialists as required (e.g., for FEA, CFD analysis and specialist 1D calculations).
• Represent Senior in customer meetings where necessary.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Prototype, Purchasing and Production engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture.
• Ensure design files (3D & 2D) and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with departmental procedures.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Design for manufacturability

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Catia

FEA

CFD

Job description

Senior-Flexonics seeks a Graduate Design Engineer to join the Engineering team and work on new product design across ranges. You will gain exposure to development projects, from concept to production launch, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver manufacturable solutions.

The role requires enthusiasm, motivation and a strong drive to succeed, with opportunities to grow within the Senior Innovation Centre and contribute to bearing industry-leading thermal management and fluid