Graduate Design Engineer

Company: VANRATH
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Location: Dungannon
Job Description:

Graduate Design Engineer

Dungannon Excellent Salary + Training + Career Development

Are you a recent Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering graduate looking to kick-start your career with a leading engineering manufacturer?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful engineering team where you’ll work on the design and development of innovative machinery, gaining hands-on experience throughout the full product lifecycle while receiving ongoing training and support from experienced engineers.

The Role As a Graduate Design Engineer, you’ll support the design and development of engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you’ll produce 3D models, manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation while contributing to product improvements and new product development. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious graduate looking to develop their technical skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using CAD software
  • Assist in creating manufacturing drawings and engineering bills of materials (BOMs)
  • Support product development and continuous improvement projects
  • Investigate engineering issues and identify effective root cause solutions
  • Work closely with Production, Manufacturing, Quality and Service teams
  • Support engineering change processes
  • Contribute to prototype development, testing and design for manufacture
  • Ensure designs comply with company engineering standards

What We’re Looking For Essential

  • Degree (2:2 or above) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline
  • Good understanding of engineering principles
  • Experience using 3D CAD software
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Good IT and numerical skills
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work effectively within a team

Desirable

  • Experience using Creo/Pro-Engineer
  • Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems
  • Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) systems
  • Strong Excel skills

What’s On Offer?

  • Excellent starting salary
  • Structured graduate development programme
  • Ongoing mentoring from experienced engineers
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Exposure to exciting engineering projects
  • Modern manufacturing environment
  • Long-term career with a growing engineering business

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who wants to build a long-term career in design engineering and gain experience working on innovative engineering projects from concept through to manufacture.

If this would be of interest, click apply or reach out to

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Skills:GRADUATE DESIGN ENGINEER SOLIDWORKS CAD 3D MODELLING

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Posted: July 2nd, 2026