Graduate Design Engineer

Graduate Design Engineer - Noise & Vibration

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be hiring on behalf of a leading specialist acoustic engineering and noise control consultancy, who are looking to appoint a Graduate Design Engineer to join their growing team in Southampton.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate with an interest in engineering design, noise and vibration control, CAD and technical problem-solving to begin their career within a highly specialised and varied engineering environment.

The successful candidate will join an established business operating across acoustic consultancy, engineering design and bespoke noise control solutions.

The Role

The Graduate Design Engineer will work closely with experienced engineers and acoustic specialists, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of noise and vibration control projects.

The role will combine office-based design and draughting work with site visits, project coordination and practical engineering exposure.

Key responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the design of specialist noise and vibration control solutions

Producing technical drawings and designs using CAD software

Draughting and developing engineering drawings for bespoke acoustic products and installations

Supporting the design of acoustic hardware and noise mitigation solutions

Assisting with site surveys and inspections

Supporting engineers with noise and vibration-related projects

Liaising with colleagues, contractors and clients throughout the project lifecycle

Assisting with project management and project coordination

Developing technical calculations, specifications and design documentation

Supporting projects from initial design through to manufacture and installation

The Ideal Candidate

The client is keen to speak with ambitious graduates from an engineering-related discipline, such as:

Mechanical Engineering

Civil or Structural Engineering

Acoustic Engineering

Product Design

Manufacturing Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Or a related technical or engineering discipline

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

An interest in noise, vibration and acoustic engineering

Experience or familiarity with CAD software

Strong technical and problem-solving abilities

An interest in engineering design and draughting

Good communication and organisational skills

A willingness to undertake site work as part of the role

An interest in developing project management skills

A practical and hands-on approach to engineering

A genuine desire to build a long-term career within specialist engineering

Previous industry experience is not essential, and the client is open to supporting and developing a high-calibre graduate with the right attitude and enthusiasm.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business near Southampton, where graduates can gain exposure to a wide range of technical disciplines.

The successful candidate will benefit from experience across:

Noise and vibration engineering

Engineering design

CAD and technical draughting

Bespoke acoustic solutions

Site surveys and practical engineering

Project management

Manufacturing and installation processes

Working alongside experienced acoustic consultants and engineers

The role offers excellent long-term development potential for a graduate who is keen to develop their technical knowledge and progress within a specialist and growing engineering environment.

For more information about this Graduate Design Engineer opportunity, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Amir Gharaati at Penguin Recruitment