Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Overview

This is a new and exciting career opportunity with a dynamic engineering company with over 30 years of combined team experience. They specialise in bespoke machinery design & build, automation, robotics, end-of-line testing, reverse engineering, and low-volume manufacturing (RIM moulding, 3D printing, metal fabrication, vacuum forming).

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Role Overview

With full support of the team, the Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer will focus on mechanical design efforts from concept to completion—creating CAD models using Fusion 360 and fully detailed drawings, working with cross-functional teams (electrical, fabrication, control systems), and supporting project delivery across automation and bespoke machinery sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for career development in a growing SME environment.

Salary and Working Hours

• £28,000, rising to £32,000 after 6 months
  
  
• Monday to Thursday 9am – 3:00pm, with a 12pm finish on Fridays (with flexibility)
  
  Commutable From: Solihull, Northfield, Redditch, Warwick, Evesham
  
  Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements
  
  
• BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
  
  
• Proven Fusion 360 CAD skills.
  
  
• Any fabrication, tolerancing, and material selection experience would be useful.
  
  
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: CNC machining, folding, welding.
  
  
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  
  
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
  
  
• Must have permanent UK Right to Work
  
  Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities
  
  
• The Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer will develop mechanical concepts, 3D models, and detailed drawings using Fusion 360.
  
  
• Generate fabrication and assembly drawings for machined/fabricated parts.
  
  
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and production teams to ensure seamless integration.
  
  
• Create designs aligned with customer and project requirements, safety standards.
  
  
• Design reviews and support prototypes and testing.
  
  
• Liaise with suppliers/vendors for component specification and selection.
  
  
• Identify and resolve design/manufacturing issues.
  
  
• Support reverse-engineering projects using 3D scanning and CAD.
  
  
• Stay abreast of mechanical and automation industry trends.
  
  Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
  
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  If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.
  
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