Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Death in service

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Job summary

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join a family-owned engineering manufacturer in Grantham. You will support both new product design and improvements to existing products in a hands-on environment, collaborating with an experienced team.

Responsibilities include producing 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings and BOMs, while contributing to design changes and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Some experience using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, through university, placement or industry experience
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing drawings and engineering design
• Basic knowledge of machining and fabrication processes
• Good communication skills, with a practical, team-focused approach and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD models, component designs, manufacturing drawings and bills of materials
• Support engineering design changes, product modifications and continuous improvement activities
• Assist with new product development, testing and validation of existing products
• Maintain engineering drawings, technical documentation and product information within the ERP system
• Work with production, sales and engineering colleagues, occasionally supporting customer technical queries

Skills

Mech Eng degree

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Engineering drawings

Machining basics

Fabrication basics

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer, £28K - £30K, Grantham, Lincolnshire

• £28,000 to £30,000 salary guide + 6% company pension + 3x salary death in service + 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 37-hour working week - Monday to Thursday 08:15-17:00, Friday 08:30-12:30
• Established, family-owned engineering manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of industrial motors and machinery

Are you a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer looking to develop your career in a hands-on engineering environment? You'll work alongside an experienced engineering team, supporting both new product design and improvements to existing products.

Your background as a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Some experience using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, through university, placement or industry experience
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing drawings and engineering design
• Basic knowledge of machining and fabrication processes
• Good communication skills, with a practical, team-focused approach and willingness to learn

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer responsibilities:

• Produce 3D CAD models, component designs, manufacturing drawings and bills of materials
• Support engineering design changes, product modifications and continuous improvement activities
• Assist with new product development, testing and validation of existing products
• Maintain engineering drawings, technical documentation and product information within the ERP system
• Work with production, sales and engineering colleagues, occasionally supporting customer technical queries

This Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer role provides an opportunity to join a stable, family-owned engineering business with a strong market reputation, a friendly working culture and a genuine focus on product innovation.

This Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer role is commutable from Newark, Nottingham, Sleaford, Lincoln, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Bourne and surrounding areas.