Graduate project design engineer

SME Graduate Employment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is looking for a graduate with an engineering degree, preferably in Mechanical or Manufacturing, to assist in project delivery and product development. You'll work on design tasks using CAD software, liaise with sales and production teams, and play a crucial role in developing solutions for design-related issues. Competitive salary ranges from £28,000 to £35,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, ideally in Mechanical or Manufacturing.
• Good CAD design skills are essential.
• Ability to collaborate with sales and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project delivery from the customer order to production.
• Liaise with sales and procurement teams.
• Sketch and design plans for production.

Skills

CAD design skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Manufacturing)

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

While design is a key part of the job, its only around 25% of what youll be doing.

The business is a well‐established manufacturer, designing and producing a range of items that are key in providing safety, security and convenience in homes, workplaces, hospitals, schools, offices, airports and shops.

So youll also get a sense of pride for your part in helping with this.

When a customer orders an item to be built, youll play a key part in the delivery of the project : from speaking with sales to find out what the customer needs; to liaising with procurement to let them know the components that are needed, and when they will arrive; to letting the production team know what they need to do and when.

And youll be sketching and designing the plans that the production team will need to put it all together.

Youll also be involved with developing new products, and helping to solve problems that come up, for example design related manufacturing issues.

What you’ll get

A salary of between £28,000‑35,000 depending on experience.

What you’ll need

Youll need an engineering degree, ideally something Mechanical or Manufacturing / Production related.

And good CAD design skills. Solidworks ideally, but if youve used another ve…