Job Role: Mechanical Design Engineer (Graduate) Location: Leicester Shift: Day shift Salary: £25k - £30k The Role: To be responsible for the design and detailing of automation equipment and special purpose machines as well as identify and set up test apparatus for high-risk areas of design. Job Role Responsibilities: To create and assess design concepts at sales quotation stage to reduce risks, costs, lead times To attend sales handover meetings and commit to an overall project plan To understand and commit to the project budget and time scales and assist the Lead Engineer in achieving the overall goal To visit customer sites as appropriate to fully understand their requirements and then document and communicate all such requirements to the customer and internal staff. To perform design and detailing functions for projects, using 3D CAD packages To ensure design bill of materials are produced on time and within budget To assist the electrical design process To compile a build folder and communicate build details to machine tool fitters to ensure an efficient build process To pro-actively address and provide solutions to problems identified during development To provide support to the Project Manager throughout the project including attendance at customer site The Candidate: Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) Must be self-motivating with a 'can do' attitude Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal Desire to combine practical application with a theoretical approach Prepared to travel within the UK and possibly overseas if necessary Apply: To apply for this position, please send your CV to (url removed) or call myself on (phone number removed)