Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Saltash; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to be pivotal in developing next-gen composite manufacturing technology. You'll design and research mechanical components, support project lifecycles, and collaborate with global teams. Ideal applicants have an engineering degree and skills in CAD software. The role includes flexibility to travel and offers a dynamic work environment where your creativity can shine.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with design software or willingness to learn.
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to create practical design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and machinery for composite processes.
• Develop design concepts and produce drawings and specifications.
• Research technologies and techniques to enhance equipment and processes.
• Support the full project lifecycle from feasibility to client handover.
• Provide training and technical support to client engineers.
• Collaborate on sales enquiries, quotations, and problem-solving.

Skills

3D CAD: Autodesk Inventor

2D CAD: AutoCAD

MRP: 123 Insight

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Detail-driven

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing the next generation of composite manufacturing technology. From creating early design concepts to supporting commissioning on-site, this is a role that blends creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering. You'll collaborate with colleagues, suppliers, and clients worldwide, working on projects that range from luxury marine components to aerospace innovation. No two days are the same—one moment you'll be turning concepts into detailed designs, the next you could be supporting a client on the factory floor or refining a cutting-edge process.

Responsibilities

• Designing mechanical components, equipment, and machinery for closed moulding composite processes.
• Developing design concepts and producing drawings and specifications using appropriate software.
• Researching new solutions, technologies, and techniques to enhance equipment and processes.
• Supporting the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and BOMs through to build, commissioning, and client handover.
• Providing training and technical support to client engineers and operators, both in the UK and internationally.
• Collaborating on sales enquiries, quotations, and technical problem-solving.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and maintaining accurate documentation.

This is a role where your ideas matter, your skills grow, and your work makes a tangible impact.

What We're Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Relevant engineering degree (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency with design software—or willingness to learn—including:
• 3D CAD: Autodesk Inventor, Rhino
• 2D CAD: AutoCAD
• MRP: 123 Insight
• Confidence with Microsoft Office tools. Strong technical understanding with the ability to create accurate, innovative, and practical design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and build strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and clients. Organised and detail-driven, able to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Personal Qualities

• Pride in producing high-quality work. A “completer-finisher” mindset, spotting details others might miss. Curious, questioning, and constructively challenging ideas. Flexible and adaptable, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally (passport and driving licence essential).
• Eager to keep learning and stay up to date with new technologies and trends.

If you are an Mechanical Design Engineer and are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up to date CV by clicking the apply button.

For informal chat please phone (phone number removed) and ask for Laura. Many thanks for your interest.

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