Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Newport, Gwent

25627/610

GBP24,000 (rising with 6 monthly appraisals over the duration of the Graduate scheme) & comprehensive benefits

This thriving South Wales manufacturer has an enviable reputation for design excellence and is a supplier of choice for many of the worlds leading equipment manufacturers. They are currently looking to recruit another Graduate Engineer to further strengthen their Product Development function.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Generate innovative and feasible design concepts and cost–effective solutions to meet project and customer requirements i.e. preparation of drawing packs complying with specifications.
• Ensure all designs requirements (customer and internal) are optimised to provide a robust product that can be manufactured within the agreed targets (cost and performance).
• Prepare, check, and approve to ensure drawings are correct and to required standards complying with Senior's internal quality processes and procedures.
• To participate in internal team meetings and design reviews with cross–functional departments to meet project needs.
• Liaise with technical specialists as required (e.g., for FEA, CFD analysis and specialist 1D calculations).
• Represent Senior in customer meetings where necessary. Work closely with Project Managers, Prototype, Purchasing and Production engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Degree Qualified in Mechanical or similar
• A strong technical ability including new technologies and innovations in automotive sector
• Experience in using Catia (3D, surface modelling, detailed drawings)
• Knowledge of GD&T would be an advantage.

Benefits Package:

• GBP24,000 (rising with 6 monthly appraisals over the duration of the Graduate scheme)
• Pension & excellent benefits
• Structured Graduate training programme

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.