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