Job Description
Purpose of Role
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
Key Requirements
* 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
What we can offer
* Innovative projects, training and career development opportunities
* Stable modern working environment.
* Supportive team culture
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 Benefit (x 6 annual salary)
* Employee Events
* Flexible Working
* Recognition Awards
* Training and Development (Internal & External)
* Share Save Schemes
* Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support
* Access to pool cars for travel
* Company Laptop
* Free Parking