Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Portsmouth seeks a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves working with 3D CAD software, supporting various design projects from concept through to completion, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to meet customer requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other Design Engineers on projects.
• Assist in designing from concept to completion.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Mechanical calculations ability

Knowledge of materials

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BSc / BEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB - Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION - Portsmouth

TERM - Permanent

SALARY - £25,000-£30,000, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures specialist electromechanical products for a variety of sectors. They are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth on a permanent basis.

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer attributes

• Degree BSc / BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 0-2 years or more industry experience
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software- ideally SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD etc.
• Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Knowledge of a variety of materials - sheet metal, injection moulded plastics etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
• Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Be keen to develop with a company long term
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office

Role responsibilities

• Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
• Seeing through design projects from concept through to completion
• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Creating component and assembly models to satisfy customer requirements
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Producing required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.