Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer / Product Design Engineer

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer / Product Design Engineer to join a growing manufacturing organisation. Ideal for graduates with experience in CAD, product development, mechanical design, prototyping, Autodesk Inventor and Design for Manufacture.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Graduate Design Engineer, Junior Mechanical Engineer, CAD Engineer, Graduate Product Designer, Mechanical CAD Engineer

SALARY: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 0800 hrs – 1700 hrs Monday to Friday (1 hr unpaid lunch)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer / Product Design Engineer to join a dynamic Design & Development team within a successful global manufacturing business.

As a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer / Product Design Engineer you will support the full product development lifecycle including concept design, 3D CAD modelling, prototyping, testing, validation and production. You will gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes including injection moulding, steel pressing and polymer extrusion.

The Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer / Product Design Engineer role offers the opportunity to work with Autodesk Inventor, FEA, MoldFlow analysis and rapid prototyping technologies while contributing to innovative mechanical and product design projects used globally.

This opportunity would suit a motivated graduate with a Product Design or similar degree, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in mechanical engineering, CAD design, manufacturing and continuous improvement.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer / Product Design Engineer will include:

• Creating 3D CAD Models: Using Autodesk Inventor to develop parts, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings
• Supporting Product Development: Assisting with concept generation, prototyping, testing and component approval activities
• Applying Engineering Principles: Using mechanical and product design fundamentals across engineering projects
• Developing DFM Knowledge: Supporting Design for Manufacture activities within a live production environment
• Producing Rapid Prototypes: Using 3D printing and in-house prototyping equipment to support development work
• Conducting Testing & Validation: Supporting product testing, analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Selecting Suitable Materials: Evaluating materials for product performance, durability and manufacturing suitability
• Collaborating Across Departments: Assisting with manufacturing documentation and installation instructions
• Creating Product Visuals: Producing rendered images and visual content for catalogues and promotional materials
• Supporting Manufacturing Projects: Working closely with internal teams on engineering and development activities

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Product Design degree or similar engineering or design discipline
• Previous experience using 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Genuine passion for mechanical engineering, manufacturing and product development
• Understanding of mechanical design, materials selection and manufacturing processes
• Able to work effectively within a collaborative engineering team
• Capable of supporting practical engineering and design solutions
• Keen to develop technical skills and grow professionally within the business
• Comfortable supporting prototype development and practical manufacturing activities
• Motivated, reliable and committed to delivering high-quality work

BENEFITS

• Auto enrolled in our Stakeholder Pension Scheme (10%)
• 33 days holiday (including statutory)
• Life Assurance covering 4 x your annual salary
• Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day
• Free car parking
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance, and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Discounted Blinds and Shutters, upon successful completion of your Probationary Period
• Free Flu Jab voucher every Autumn
• Christmas Savings Scheme

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14751

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