Graduate Design Engineer

Job Title: Graduate Design Engineer

 

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a leading multinational engineering manufacturer, who is seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to join their team in Dungannon.

This Graduate Design Engineer job is an excellent opportunity for a recent or upcoming Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering graduate who wants to build a long-term career within a global engineering environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the wider engineering team to support new design solutions, manufacturing drawings, engineering bills of materials and engineering change processes. This role would suit someone with strong 3D CAD knowledge, a solid understanding of engineering principles and the drive to learn quickly within a hands-on manufacturing environment.

 

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Graduate engineering opportunity with a multinational manufacturer

  2. Dungannon-based role working with experienced design and engineering teams

  3. Excellent career development within mechanical design, manufacturing and product improvement

 

The Role:
As a Graduate Design Engineer, you will:

  • Work with the engineering team to create solutions to a variety of technical and manufacturing issues

  • Use 3D design software to produce designs, models and manufacturing drawings

  • Support the production of full manufacturing drawing packs and engineering bills of materials

  • Work closely with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers and Service teams

  • Help improve machine build, service life and manufacturing processes through improved design

  • Assist in resolving engineering problems quickly and effectively at root cause

  • Support engineering change processes relating to washing plant equipment

  • Follow Group engineering standards, IT systems and design processes

  • Work in line with QFD, FMEA, design-for-manufacture, prototype development and field testing standards

 

The Person:
The successful Graduate Design Engineer will ideally have:

  • A minimum 2:2 degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent

  • Strong knowledge of 3D solid modelling CAD

  • Excellent understanding of basic engineering principles

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong IT and numerical skills

  • A willingness to learn quickly and continuously

  • Good interpersonal and presentation skills

  • The ability to work with others to meet deadlines

  • A determined, goal-orientated and results-focused approach

 

Desirable Criteria:

  • Knowledge of Pro-Engineer or similar 3D CAD software

  • Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems

  • Familiarity with Product Data Management systems

  • Advanced Excel skills

 

The Rewards:

  • Opportunity to join a multinational engineering company

  • Excellent career development and training

  • 39.75 hours per week

  • Exposure to design, manufacturing, quality, production and service functions

  • Long-term engineering career potential within a successful manufacturing environment

 

Next Steps:
For further information, and to apply for this Graduate Design Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron. Call: 07458 160117 Email: dominic@huntersavage.com Or send Dominic a private message on LinkedIn.

 

Why Hunter Savage?
Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector expertise across Engineering & Operations, Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Financial Services & Insurance, Built Environment and Science & Pharma across the UK and Ireland.

We work closely with candidates and employers to build long-term relationships, provide clear market insight and connect people with opportunities that offer genuine career progression.

 

Expert, confidential recruitment advice.
Salary details are used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

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Dominic Heron

Senior Consultant

07458160117

dominic@huntersavage.com

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