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Job Description
Position: Graduate Design Engineer
Location: Campsie/Farlough
Reporting to: Lead Engineer
Hours: 39.75 per week
At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us, and we work continuously to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We want our Team Members to build a long-term career, not simply find a job. By joining Terex, you become a part of some of the most powerful brands in the manufacturing industry. You also gain access to global career opportunities, best-in-class benefits, and a work environment that is committed to safety and teamwork. If you are looking for an organization where the work you do is meaningful and the relationships you build are lasting, you have come to the right place.
This role will be part of our new two-year Graduate Engineering Programme which will enable engineering graduates to experience the key functions of the business - Design, Manufacturing, Test and Development, Production, and Customer Support. The programme will cover a blend of hands-on, classroom-based training and projects to equip you with the tools to achieve your full potential. You will receive all the training, mentoring, and support you need to ensure you succeed!
Upon completion of the two-year graduate programme, you will be permanently based within the Design Engineering team where, working with the relevant lead engineer, the Graduate Engineer will be responsible for the development of new and maintenance of existing mobile recycling machinery, within defined timescales.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide engineered solutions for the development of new products and modifications to existing products.
- Produce full manufacturing specification package including Engineering BOMs.
- Resolve problems at the root cause quickly and effectively and manage engineering change process relating to mobile recycling plant.
- Follow Group standards of in the areas of QFD, FMEA, design-for-manufacture, prototype development, and field testing.
- Follow Group engineering standards and associated IT systems, to ensure effective global management of released engineering data.
- Ensure current and new products meet standards and performance levels specified for safety, function, and reliability.
- Reduce manufacturing cost through improved design and consultation with the production department, purchasing, and suppliers.
- Investigate and address Customer Complaints in a timely manner.
- Drive standardization of components and sub-assemblies within products.
- Stay knowledgeable of machine component advancements and competitor design trends; apply the latest technology to new and existing designs where appropriate to stay current and innovative.
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This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.
Essential Criteria
- Due to graduate or have recently graduated with a minimum 2:2 degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
- Excellent knowledge of basic engineering principles.
- Strong knowledge of 3D Solid Modeling CAD.
- Good communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Ability to quickly and continuously learn.
- Numerical skills.
- IT literate.
- Determination to achieve results.
- Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to work with others to meet deadlines.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of 3D Solid Modeling CAD - Pro-Engineer.
- Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
- Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
- Advanced Excel skills.
We reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage, if required.
Terex Overview
Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.
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We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts, and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.
With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.
We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively fostering a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan, and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.
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