Graduate Design Engineer

Position: Graduate Design Engineer (Permanent)
Graduate Engineer
Salary: £24,000 per annum - paid overtime may be available

Hours:

Monday–Thursday 07:45am – 17:00pm & Friday 07:45am – 12:45pm

Location:

Hyde, SK14

Company Overview

Join a specialist engineering and manufacturing company in Hyde, Greater Manchester. The company offers tailored training, including ERP system use, and rewards high performers for skills, capabilities, and commitment. With steady growth year-on-year, employees benefit from a positive culture, strong team environment, and opportunities for personal development.

Role Summary

As a Graduate Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support the design and manufacture of products across industries including power generation, nuclear, hydro, public arts, architecture, food & pharma processing machinery, packaging equipment, shopfitting, fabrication, landscaping, and design.

You will gain hands-on experience in product design, manufacturing, and laser cutting processes, while sometimes assisting with manual handling tasks (lifting or moving items up to 15kg).

Key Responsibilities

* Support the manufacturing team using the ERP system for purchasing, stock control, pricing, and work instructions.

* Assist with scheduling and load-planning from order receipt to final delivery.

* Communicate with customers and suppliers regarding specifications, lead times, drawing approvals, quality, and delivery schedules.

* Develop estimating and sales order processes to improve efficiency.

* Use AutoCAD Inventor and AutoCAD 2D to support production and engineering for design, reverse engineering, and manufacture of laser-cut parts.

* Assist operators with machine programming, troubleshooting, or maintenance as required.

* Deputise for the Laser and Laminations Production Manager when needed.

* Identify market opportunities and contribute to process, product, and service development.

* Adhere to ISO-9000 quality management procedures and work instructions.

* Analyse inspection results and assist manufacturing and quality teams with problem-solving.

* Maintain a safe and healthy working environment in compliance with regulations.

Personal Specification

* Engineering graduate.

* Computer literate with strong skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and data analysis.

* CAD proficient (3D solid models and 2D manufacturing drawings);
AutoCAD 2D and AutoCAD Inventor preferred.

Key Skills

* Data analysis and practical application from ERP systems.

* Interpret engineering drawings, materials, work orders, specifications, and machining instructions.

* Understanding of materials, geometric dimensions, fits, and tolerances.

* Strong problem-solving skills, especially with ambiguous or incomplete information.

* Excellent communication skills (oral, written, email, and telephone).

* Team player with leadership potential and ability to accept constructive feedback.

Benefits

* Sickness benefit and generous pension scheme.

* Flexitime arrangements and paid overtime opportunities.

* Comprehensive holiday and service day schemes for long-term employees.

* All necessary PPE, corporate wear, and tools provided