Graduate Design Engineer

Graduate Design Engineer

£25,000 - £35,000 | Hybrid | London & Head Office

Are you a recent Engineering graduate looking to start your career with an established and growing engineering business?
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering company within the lift and vertical transportation industry, offering an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Design Engineer to join an experienced team and develop their technical skills in a hands-on engineering environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to build a long-term career in Design Engineering, gaining exposure to real projects, CAD design, manufacturing and technical engineering processes.

The Role

As a Graduate Design Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers and receive training and support as you develop your technical knowledge and design capabilities.
You will be involved in producing engineering drawings, supporting design projects and working closely with manufacturing and project teams to ensure designs are accurate and practical.
The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with a mixture of time spent at the London office, head office and working from home.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with the production of detailed engineering designs and drawings.
Creating and modifying 2D and/or 3D CAD drawings.
Supporting experienced engineers with design projects.
Reviewing technical drawings and specifications.
Assisting with design calculations and technical documentation.
Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams.
Supporting the development and improvement of existing designs.
Helping to identify and resolve technical and design issues.
Ensuring drawings and technical information are accurate and completed to the required standards.
Developing an understanding of relevant engineering standards and regulations.
Supporting multiple projects and working towards agreed deadlines.
Developing your knowledge of design engineering and manufacturing processes.

About You

We are looking for a Graduate Engineer who is enthusiastic about developing a career within Design Engineering.
You will ideally have:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
Some experience or academic exposure to CAD software.
A good understanding of engineering principles and technical drawings.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
A genuine interest in engineering design and manufacturing.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider engineering team.
A willingness to learn and develop your technical skills.
Previous industry experience is not essential. The company is open to graduates who can demonstrate the right attitude, technical ability and enthusiasm to build a career in engineering.

What's on Offer

£25,000 - £35,000 salary, depending on experience.
Excellent opportunity to begin a career in Design Engineering.
Training and development from experienced engineers.
Exposure to real-world engineering projects.
1-2 days per week in the London office.
1-2 days per week at the company's head office.
1-2 days per week working from home.
Hands-on experience across design, engineering and manufacturing.
Long-term career progression within an established engineering organisation.
Supportive environment where graduates can learn and develop.

Interested?

If you're a recent Engineering graduate looking for your first step into a professional Design Engineering career, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable industry experience and build a long-term career within an established engineering business.
Apply now to find out more about the opportunity