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# Graduate Design Engineer

- **Company:** Horner Recruitment
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815610692-graduate-design-engineer

## About the Role

* Mechanical systems (gears, bearings etc)
 * Hydraulic systems (valves, cylinders etc)
 * Fabrication & assembly processes
 * Design & drafting (AutoCAD 2D &3D)
 * Production processes

It would be desirable if you have knowledge of:

 * Electrical/electronic components, circuits and control systems.

You are likely to have graduated in General, Mechanical or Design engineering or a related discipline and have at least 2 years' experience in a relevant position., * A good general education with an appropriate degree or similar experience

 * An ability to communicate at all levels, both verbally and in writing
 * An ability to undertake complex work in a planned and systematic manner
 * 'Hands on' with a range of practical skills
 * Able to display initiative
 * Flexible and enthusiastic
 * A team player
 * Able to work independently and on own initiative within specified guidelines or processes

This is an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to create a name for yourself and directly influence the future of an international business.

## Description

You will be involved in the design and development of the next generation of material handling equipment, taking into account:

 * Ease of assembly
 * Cost of manufacture
 * Ease of servicing
 * Latest advances in technology

Initial Project - To design , develop and bring into production from 'the ground up' a new material handling vehicle.

Other aspects initially - To support the engineering function:

 * Design & Drafting
 * Sourcing parts
 * Site work
 * Preparing technical proposals / Quotations
 * Support the sales function with technical assistance
 * Prepare instructions


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