Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer – Hybrid, Full Lifecycle

Invisio; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

International workplace

Job summary

INVISIO Communications Ltd in Watford is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Mechanical Design team. You’ll take ownership from concept to production support, delivering manufacturable solutions in a multidisciplinary setting.

This hands-on role covers design, drawings, BOMs, prototyping, testing and documentation, with hybrid working and a clear path to professional development within a defence/public-safety technology environment.

Qualifications

• 2:1 or above bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Working towards or being registered with a relevant professional institution.
• Experience of using 3D CAD design software, preferably CREO.
• Ability to analyse designs using hand calculations or FEA tools.
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques.
• Familiar with PLM and CAD data management systems.
• Understanding of common manufacturing methods including injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication and metal machining techniques.
• Understanding of user centric and human factors design.
• Understanding of the mechanical aspects of acoustics (desirable)
• Good problem-solving skills and a creative approach for new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the responsibilities of Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer on assigned projects.
• Responsible for all aspects of mechanical product design, from concept through to manufacturing support
• Work within small, multi-disciplined teams to deliver defined work packages
• Organise and prioritise personal workloads to deliver on time, to budget and to specification
• Provide input and support to analyse technical requirements, specifications and associated standards, and produce comprehensive, traceable specifications
• Deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions using industry best practices
• Design to ensure a product can be made reliably and repeatedly
• Responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation including mechanical drawings, BOMs and design specifications
• Conduct assessments of prototypes and final parts.
• Undertaking other duties reasonably required, which are appropriate with the level and nature of the role.

Skills

3D CAD design

Hand calculations

FEA tools

Rapid prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Professional registration with a relevant institution

Tools

CREO

PLM / CAD data management

Job description

INVISIO Communications Ltd in Watford is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Mechanical Design team. You’ll take ownership from concept to production support, delivering manufacturable solutions in a multidisciplinary setting.

This hands-on role covers design, drawings, BOMs, prototyping, testing and documentation, with hybrid working and a clear path to professional development within a defence/public-safety technology environment.