Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Graduate/Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Manchester. The role involves CAD design, technical drawing production, and collaborating with manufacturing providers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency in SolidWorks, and at least one year of relevant experience. Competitive salary range is £25,000 to £35,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position.
• Knowledge of a variety of materials.
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings.
• Liaising with manufacturing providers.
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports.

Skills

Proficient using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks)

Excellent communication skills

Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge

Organisational and time management skills

Education

Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Overview

ROLE – Graduate/Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

TERM – Permanent

LOCATION – Manchester

SALARY – 25,000 – 35,000, dependent on experience

My client designs and installs a range of bespoke solutions around the Power industry. They are looking for a Graduate/Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Manchester on a permanent basis.

Attributes

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar


• At least 1 year experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position

• Be proficient using 3D CAD software, they use SolidWorks.


• Knowledge of a variety of materials.


• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written


• Proficient using MS Office


• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi–disciplinary team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings


• Liaising with manufacturing providers


• Being involved in final assembly of products


• Creating the 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.