Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Banbridge County Down
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Your new company
You will be joining a leading and rapidly growing, engineering organisation specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke automated solutions. With an expanding project portfolio and continued investment in innovation, the company offers an excellent platform for graduates to develop their engineering careers within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Your new role
As a Graduate Design Engineer, you will work as part of an experienced design team supporting the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to full lifecycle design within a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
Assisting in the design and development of mechanical systems and components for processing/packaging machinery
Producing 2D and 3D CAD drawings in line with project and client specifications
Supporting senior engineers in design reviews, testing, and validation activities
Liaising with production and manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and design optimisation
Supporting documentation, including BOMs, technical files, and design reportsWhat you'll need to succeedTo be considered for this role, you should have:
A degree (or expected graduation) in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline
Experience using CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
A proactive and eager-to-learn attitudeDesirable:
Placement or internship experience within an engineering/design environment
Interest or exposure to food processing, automation, or machinery designWhat you'll get in return
Structured graduate development and mentoring programme
Exposure to real-world engineering projects from day one
Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
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