Graduate/Junior Design Engineer

Engineering Design & Supplies Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Design & Supplies Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design and Development Engineer to design moving and lifting equipment, fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks, and to manage projects from concept through prototype trials.

You will work in a small team, liaising with customers and suppliers, and may travel as needed. The role is full-time and based at Ellistown, Leicestershire, with occasional extra hours to support key projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and development processes.
• Ability to interpret and develop specifications with customers.
• Strong communication skills within a small team and with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Design parts and assemblies for lifting, moving, fixtures and tooling using Solidworks.
• Design associated components for manufacture on Solidworks.
• Develop specifications with customers and their requirements.
• Prepare detailed drawings with manufacturing data.
• Quote for design and manufacture of solutions.
• Deliver projects to customer satisfaction and timescales.
• Manage project-related risks.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Education

A level maths

Tools

Solidworks

CAD

Industrial design

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Design and Development Engineer

The Role

The main purpose of the role is to design moving and lifting equipment, fixtures and tooling for our customers, a large proportion of which are within the manufacturing industries

The work is predominantly mechanical design using Solidworks and includes the management of projects from concept and initiation to procurement and prototype trials.

As part of a small team, you will have regular communications with customers and suppliers. The role requires close cooperation with engineers and technicians from other organisations to ensure objectives and timescales are met. You will be responsible for managing multiple projects from customer initiation to completion and installation whilst working in a fast-paced environment.

This means that occasional travel may be required, so a valid driver's licence would be ideal

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

The role is a full-time, permanent position based in Ellistown, Leicestershire.

Although the role is carried out during 'office' working hours, there may on occasion be a requirement to work additional hours or weekends to facilitate key projects or urgent work for our customers.

Responsibilities

Design parts and assemblies for lifting, moving, fixtures and tooling projects using Solidworks

Design associated components for manufacture on Solidworks

Developing specifications alongside customers and their requirements

Complete detailed drawings that have all the required data for manufacture

Quoting for the design and manufacture of solutions

Delivery of completed projects that are fit for purpose and to the satisfaction and timescales of the customer

Management of project related risks

Working well with contributors to the process, customers and suppliers; manufacturing, purchasing, engineers, technicians and end users.

Clearly understand and adhere to our safety and quality management processes and procedures and those of our customers and suppliers

Relevant engineering design experience

A sound knowledge and understanding of CAD, ideally at least 1 years experience with Solidworks

Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles including design for manufacture, design for assembly and maintenance, health and safety and project integration.

Knowledge of manufacturing techniques such as turning, milling and fabrication

Experience of design for manufacturing

A minimum of 1 years' experience in a similar role

Understanding of general IT for communication

'A' level maths

A full driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK

Any knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical systems is beneficial

Personal Attributes

Creative and thoughtful approach to problem-solving engineering challenges

Well organised

Good planning and time management skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Resourceful and self-motivated

Team player with excellent communication skills at all levels

This is an excellent opportunity to expand and grow your skills as part of a small, fast-paced business and make an impact in an interesting and exciting manufacturing area.

SolidWorks: 1 year (preferred)

Industrial design: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person