Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Technical Futures Ltd; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to work on diverse projects across Defence, Medical, Industrial, and Aerospace applications. Candidates must have a strong 3D CAD background (SolidWorks and/or Creo) and a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a leading UK university. Excellent communication and customer-facing skills are essential, along with the willingness to work on Defence projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1st / 2.1 Bachelors / Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Strong 3D CAD skills using SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and systems.
• Support prototype development and work closely with customers.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis.

Skills

3D CAD skills (SolidWorks and/or Creo)

Hands-on experience in a workshop or assembly environment

Basic programming or scripting skills

Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

Education

1st / 2.1 Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA simulation tools

CFD simulation tools

Job description

Overview

A Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer with a minimum of a 1st /2.1 Bachelors / Masters Degree gained from a leading University, proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks and/or Creo), exposure to electronics and some knowledge of FEA / CFD will join an exciting Technical Consultancy where you\'ll have the chance to work on a diverse range of projects across Defence, Medical, Industrial and Aerospace applications.

Are you a recent graduate who has a passion for mechanical systems and product development and thrives on solving challenging problems? This rewarding career start offers the chance to work with cross functional teams; performing engineering calculations and analysis, assisting in the design and development of mechanical components and systems, supporting prototype development and working closely with customers.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 1st / 2.1 Bachelors / Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline gained from a leading UK University.
• Strong 3D CAD skills using SolidWorks and / or Creo.
• Hands–on experience within a workshop or assembly environment ideally with some electronics exposure.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as FEA or CFD.
• Some basic programming or scripting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, customer facing skills and a good team player.
• Willingness to work on Defence projects.

Applicants must be British Passport holders or be an EU Citizen with 5+ years UK residency as UK Security Clearance is required. Sorry – our client cannot consider student or post–graduate visa's.