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Cleveland Systems Engineering Limited

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Darlington
£25k – £30k/yr
Posted about 15 hours ago
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We are looking for a graduate design engineer, this is a permanent job working full-time from our offices in Darlington. The starting salary range for this role is £25k - £30k P.A.

Applicants must be resident in the UK and a graduate in mechanical or automotive engineering.

The job is based in Darlington, working full-time in the office (no working from home) with visits to customer sites.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design of bespoke machinery, robotic automation cells, jigs and fixtures using 3D modelling software.
  • 3D printing of prototype parts and assemblies using Markforged and Bambu Labs Printers.
  • Create VR layouts for proposals and customer approval.
  • Produce 2D manufacturing drawings for components and assemblies.
  • Assist in component research and selection.
  • Assembly of jigs, fixtures and tooling in a workshop environment.

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We are looking for a candidate who can satisfy as many of the following requirements as possible;

  • Experience of 3D modelling software such as Siemens NX, Solidworks or Inventor.
  • An understanding of engineering drawings and tolerancing.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication and additive manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of material types and their applications.
  • Knowledge of automation, pneumatics and mechanical systems.
  • An interest in automation along with a willingness to learn and a good attention to detail.

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Skills

3D Modelling
Siemens NX
Solidworks
Inventor
Engineering Drawings
Tolerancing
Additive Manufacturing
Machining
Fabrication
Pneumatics
Mechanical Systems
3D Printing
VR Layouts
Component Research

Location

Darlington, England, United Kingdom

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