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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
