Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer — Hands-on Design

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing manufacturing engineering team in the United Kingdom. This hands-on role offers exposure to the full product life cycle from concept to production, under the guidance of experienced engineers.

You will develop your career by supporting design and development of engineered products, contributing to NPD and continuous improvement, and gaining practical experience across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience using SolidWorks and 2D CAD through university projects, placements, internships, or employment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Create SolidWorks 3D models, 2D CAD drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support new product development and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with engineering calculations, testing, and product validation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are production-ready.
• Support prototype development and new product introduction activities.
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Skills

SolidWorks

2D CAD

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Adecco is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing manufacturing engineering team in the United Kingdom. This hands-on role offers exposure to the full product life cycle from concept to production, under the guidance of experienced engineers.

You will develop your career by supporting design and development of engineered products, contributing to NPD and continuous improvement, and gaining practical experience across manufacturing processes.