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# Graduate Design Engineer

- **Company:** Curtiss-wright's Sensors
- **Location:** Christchurch, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Software Documentation, SolidWorks (CAD), Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb8ef0549f4ee4f5608f858e4b2fab9326/eaa

## About the Role

Degree educated with a minimum of a 2:1 in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Experience of FEA (thermal, CFD, structural, magnetic)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as turning & milling
Some basic knowledge of electronics
Understanding of solenoids and transformers
Competent using Excel, Powerpoint and Word

## Description

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I I *
Your Challenge:
3D design of using SolidWorks
Generation of manufacturing drawings
Tooling and fixture design to support production and qualification testing.
Changes to engineering drawings via the ECO system in PDM
Provide analysis using FEA, tolerance stack ups and hand calculations.
Creation of reports, presentations and test documentation


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