Graduate Design Engineer (Belfast) Greater Belfast / Comber Area, Northern Ireland Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Full time, permanent - Mon to Fri Business Hours with Flexible Start / Finish Times Office Based Role HN12396 On Offer Competitive salary £26,000 - £32,000 depending on experience Company bonus scheme Occasional International Travel (Paid extra) Private healthcare Flexible working hours Strong long-term career progression Exposure to global pharmaceutical and healthcare projects Work on bespoke machinery and specialist engineering equipment The Company - Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Our client is a highly innovative Northern Ireland engineering business supplying specialist equipment into the global pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The business has a strong track record of hiring and developing Graduate Engineers, with many progressing through the company into more senior engineering positions over time. They offer a supportive and well-established training environment with strong staff retention and genuine long-term career development opportunities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking to appoint a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team within a modern and highly technical manufacturing environment. The company are also preparing to move into brand new purpose-built nearby offices as part of their continued expansion plans. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Engineering graduate or early-career Design Engineer to develop their career within a precision-focused engineering business working on bespoke machinery supplied globally. The Role - Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Design and develop bespoke machinery and tooling solutions Produce engineering drawings and technical documentation using 3D CAD software Support product development, testing, and validation activities Work closely with suppliers, production, and assembly teams Support continuous improvement and engineering enhancement projects Assist with technical support and customer-related engineering activities Essential Criteria - Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline 3D CAD experience, ideally using Solid Edge or similar Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles Strong communication and problem-solving skills Previous placement, project, or industrial experience would be beneficial but not essential Please Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applications are only considered from candidates fully eligible to work permanently in Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected Northern Ireland engineering business offering genuine technical development, hands-on engineering experience, and exposure to global engineering projects. Applications are being reviewed immediately. Interviews are expected to take place during the last week in May / first week in June. If this role is of interest; or if you have a relatable skillset that may suit similar engineering vacancies throughout Northern Ireland; then please send an updated CV via the link on the page or contact Hugh Nugent in absolute confidence. FOR A FULL LIST OF YOUR SECTOR-RELATED VACANCIES PLEASE PERUSE OUR WEBSITE Keywords: Graduate Mechanical Engineer NI, Graduate Design Engineer Belfast, Mechanical Design Engineer Northern Ireland, CAD Engineer NI, Product Design Engineer Belfast, Solid Edge Engineer NI, Graduate Engineering Jobs Northern Ireland, Mechanical Engineer Comber Candidates can come from areas such as: Belfast, Dundonald, Comber, Newtownards, Bangor, Lisburn, Carryduff, Holywood, Ballygowan and surrounding areas throughout County Down, County Antrim and Greater Belfast within commuting distance. Skills: graduate mechanical design development engineer Benefits: Bonus and Benefits ADZN1_NI