Job Role: Mechanical Design Engineer (Graduate)
Location: Leicester
Shift: Day shift
Salary: £25k - £30k
The Role:
To be responsible for the design and detailing of automation equipment and special purpose machines as well as identify and set up test apparatus for high-risk areas of design.
Job Role Responsibilities:
*To create and assess design concepts at sales quotation stage to reduce risks, costs, lead times
*To attend sales handover meetings and commit to an overall project plan
*To understand and commit to the project budget and time scales and assist the Lead Engineer in achieving the overall goal
*To visit customer sites as appropriate to fully understand their requirements and then document and communicate all such requirements to the customer and internal staff.
*To perform design and detailing functions for projects, using 3D CAD packages
*To ensure design bill of materials are produced on time and within budget
*To assist the electrical design process
*To compile a build folder and communicate build details to machine tool fitters to ensure an efficient build process
*To pro-actively address and provide solutions to problems identified during development
*To provide support to the Project Manager throughout the project including attendance at customer site
The Candidate:
*Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
*Must be self-motivating with a ’can do’ attitude
*Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
*Desire to combine practical application with a theoretical approach
*Prepared to travel within the UK and possibly overseas if necessary
Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your CV to or call myself on