Graduate Design Engineer

Full Time
Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire
Public Sector, Professional Services
£28,000 - £32,000 per annum
JA-GDE

Job description

Begin Your Career with a Company that Champions Learning and Engineering Excellence!

Are you ready to launch your career with an organisation that emphasises continuous development and exceptional engineering standards?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing and distribution business with a £5m turnover in the UK. While being part of a global group, the company maintains the warmth and camaraderie of a close-knit, family-run team, based in Stoke-on-Trent.

We are seeking a Graduate Design Engineer—perfect for recent graduates, trainees, or junior CAD engineers looking to advance their mechanical design and engineering skills. In this role, you’ll contribute to designing and developing bespoke products tailored to meet unique customer requirements.

Join a company that values its employees as part of the team—not just as numbers. This commitment is reflected in their loyal, long-serving workforce and dedication to fostering personal and professional growth.

What’s in It for You?

  • 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Access to a purchase scheme.
  • Pension plan.
  • Annual salary reviews every March.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Create initial component drawings and develop practical designs aligned with customer specifications.
  • Modify existing designs as needed.
  • Manage and maintain the drawing database.
  • Develop new Bills of Material Lists and GA drawings under supervision.
  • Utilise CAD software to transform design concepts into reality.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A degree in Engineering.
  • At least one year of experience in an engineering environment, with a proven ability to create innovative and effective designs independently for projects of varying sizes.
  • Proficiency in 2D and 3D software applications, preferably Inventor and/or AutoCAD.
  • A keen ability to understand customer product needs and recognise market trends that influence product requirements.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Key Details:

  • Role: Graduate Design Engineer
  • Location: Stoke-on-Trent
  • Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Take this chance to grow your career with an organisation that truly invests in its people.

James Craig

Principal Recruitment Consultant

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