Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer in Redditch. The role involves thermal and mechanical design duties for custom heat exchangers. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary of £30,000 - £32,000, a company pension, 25 days of holiday, and structured training and development support. The position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your engineering capabilities within a supportive team.

Benefits

Company Pension Contribution

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Christmas Shutdown

Individual Progression Plan

Training and Support

Qualifications

• Graduated in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in mechanical and thermal designs.
• Basic knowledge of CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal and mechanical design of heat exchangers.
• Utilize CAD for 3D and 2D designs.
• Manage projects from enquiry to production.

Skills

Hands-on, proactive attitude

Strong communication skills

Eager to learn

Tools

PTC Creo

SAGE 1000

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

• £30,000 - £32,000
• Company Pension Contribution
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Christmas Shutdown
• Individual Progression Plan
• Training and Support
• Design and Project duties

Reference: BP 130

Location: Redditch

ATA Recruitment is proud to be working with a long‑established and growing engineering business that designs and manufactures bespoke heat exchangers for a wide range of industries including power generation, marine, mining, automotive, and industrial hydraulics.

With over 45 years of expertise and a turnover of £12 million, this business is entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation. They are now looking to recruit a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their close‑knit engineering team at their Redditch facility.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be involved in the full product lifecycle—from concept to production—working on custom heat exchanger designs for a varied and technically demanding client base.

This is a hands‑on, development‑focused role where you’ll be mentored by Chartered and Incorporated Engineers and supported to grow your technical and professional capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Thermal and mechanical design of heat exchangers using internal software and ASME VIII guidelines
• 3D and 2D CAD design using PTC Creo (moving to version 11)
• Creating product structures within the ERP system (SAGE 1000)
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal departments
• Visiting client and supplier sites to support project development
• Managing projects from initial enquiry through to production
• Supporting pricing, costing, and technical documentation

Training & Development

As a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll benefit from a structured development plan and close mentorship:

Training Includes:

• Creo CAD course
• Industry regulations (PED, ASME)
• One-to-one mentoring and regular reviews
• Shop floor activities to understand manufacturing processes
• Design-to-prototype exposure
• Continuous professional development
• Support for further qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Essential Traits

• Hands‑on, proactive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Eager to learn and not afraid to ask questions or make mistakes
• Loyal and hardworking with a sense of humour

Benefits

For the Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer role, you will receive:

• £30,000 - £32,000
• Company Pension Contribution
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Christmas Shutdown
• Individual Progression Plan
• Training and Support

ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not‑so‑distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.

Contact

Bhav Patel

Recruitment Consultant

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ATARecruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

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