Graduate Engineer

CK International Ltd; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join their Engineering Team. This role offers unique exposure to the design and development of bespoke baling machinery, collaborating closely with senior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with 2D/3D modelling tools like AutoCAD and Solidworks. Benefits include free parking, a pension fund, and paid holidays.

Benefits

Free parking

Pension Fund

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
• Experience with 2D and 3D modelling.
• Flexibility to travel and possess a Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial concept drawings/models for customers.
• Create detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.
• Liaise with manufacturing team to ensure projects run to schedule.

Skills

2D and 3D modelling experience (AutoCAD / Solidworks)

Excellent time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

Overview

CK International are seeking a skilled and proactive Graduate Engineer to join their Engineering Team, providing high-quality support to our senior design engineers. The role will report directly to the Engineering Manager and involve close collaboration with a senior engineer on a variety of projects. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the development of bespoke baling machinery, covering the full process from concept through to delivery. The work will include exposure to hydraulic and electrical system design, offering excellent opportunities to build technical expertise. Whilst based in Dungannon projects are wide ranging geographically.

Job

• Develop initial concept drawings/models for customers.
• Evolve concept designs into detailed designs incorporating mechanical, hydraulic and electrical features.
• Create detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.
• Amend existing designs for bespoke customer changes.
• Manage customer queries through the project.
• Liaise with manufacturing team to ensure projects run to schedule.
• Maintain technical specifications and user documentation.
• Completion of BOMs.
• Traveling to site to assist with installations and commissioning.
• Assist aftersales team with troubleshooting hydraulic/mechanical/electrical issues.

The Person

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) or possess relevant experience
• 2D and 3D modelling experience (AutoCAD / Solidworks)
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Excellent people and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of DFM
• Logical thinker with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to travel
• Driving Licence

Desirable

• 1 year’s experience in similar engineering field (student placement year accepted)

Benefits

Benefits:
Free parking, Pension Fund, Paid Holidays