Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace)

Bedford
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Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace)

£30,000 - £35,000 + Training + Progression + 34 Days Holiday + Flexitime

Bedford

Are you a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer looking to kickstart your career with an industry-leading company providing into the Aerospace industry, offering brilliant training opportunities to ensure you reach your full potential and progress your career?

Do you want to play your part in designing models for classified, blue-chip clients within the aerospace industry, while developing into a well-rounded, fully fledged Design Engineer?

On offer is the opportunity to join an independent research and development organisation within the aerospace industry, providing aerodynamic consultancy to major aircraft manufacturers globally. They are looking to continue their organic growth having secured further contracts with classified blue-chip clients.

In this role you will be using 3D CAD to create design schemes, proposals and drawings to meet customer requirements, and carrying out static stress calculations on designed models. You will work alongside fully trained and senior design engineers, receiving full training on CATIA V5 and other software, enabling you to fully develop your skillset.

This role would suit a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer looking to kickstart their career with an industry-leading aerospace company, offering brilliant training opportunities and progression routes.

The Role:

Using 3D CAD software to create design schemes, proposals and engineering drawings
Working alongside fully trained and senior design engineers
Full training provided on CATIA V5 software
38 hours a week, Monday to Friday with FlexitimeThe Person:

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer
3D CAD software knowledge
Looking to work in the aerospace industryReference Number: BBBH18477

Design, Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Graduate, Aerospace, SolidWorks, CAD, 3D CAD, AutoCAD, Bedford, Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Luton

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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