Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Engineering • Full-time • Cheshire, Cheshire, GB • £25,000 - £35,000 / year • 1w ago

JOB – Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION – Chester

TERM – Permanent

SALARY - £25,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client is a specialist sheet metal manufacturer based in Chester. They are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

The Graduate Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering or similar
Experience in a similar Design position
Experience with Sheet metal and other metal materials
Previous experience designing bespoke/precision products and mechanics, in professional or educational setting or in your spare time
Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor etc.
Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles, tight tolerances and machinery
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Graduate Design Engineer role will involve:

Using SolidWorks on a daily basis for concept design and producing technical drawings
Developing ideas from concept to production
working with metal materials
Creating models/prototypes
Liaising with clients and developing solutions
Liaising with manufacturing providers
Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
Updating 3D models and drawings
Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
Maintaining technical drawings and documentation
Supporting product Testing, Verification & Validation

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.