Graduate Design Engineer

Job Description

The Graduate Design Engineer is a key member of the Engineering team, gaining full exposure to new product design across all product ranges. This role requires enthusiasm, motivation, and a strong drive to succeed, offering an excellent opportunity to develop and grow within the Senior Innovation Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate innovative & feasible design concepts and cost-effective solutions to meet project and customer requirements, including preparation of drawing packs complying with specifications.
• Ensure all design requirements (customer and internal) are optimized to provide a robust product that can be manufactured within the agreed targets (cost & 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.
• Ensure design files (3D & 2D) and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with departmental procedures.

Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering degree (or similar field).
• 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.
• Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety. Designs solutions must be based upon safe working practices and support environmental initiatives.
• Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to internal stakeholders, customers, & suppliers in a clear and concise manner.
• Current knowledge on latest manufacturing techniques and drawing standards.
• Strong technical & analytical knowledge with “thinking outside of the box” mind set.
• Ensure that all work activities and records comply with Company Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice.Willingness to learn and develop technical skills on the job
• Valid driver’s license

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution up to 11%/ Employer contribution up to 15%)
• Death in Service Life Protection (x 6 annual salary)
• Brand new, modern working environment
• Employee Events
• Recognition Awards
• Training and Development (Internal & External)
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support
• Access to pool cars for travel
• Company Laptop
• Free Parking