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# Design Engineer Graduate

- **Company:** Textron, Inc.
- **Location:** Ipswich, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Systems Architecture, Ansys
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FFB7B2015E8749049D3AB0B4DAC723C4/job/

## About the Role

As a Design Engineer I, we would ask you bring the following skills and experience:

 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline, ideally Mechanical Engineering.
 * Experience designing with a range of materials, including steels, plastics and alloys.
 * Exposure to engineering development processes such as prototyping, testing, or design-for-manufacture desirable.
 * Knowledge of DFME and PFMEA.
 * Proficiency in CAD software (NX preferred) required.
 * Familiarity with FEA tools, ideally ANSYS, to support basic analysis and validation activities.
 * Hands-on approach, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to take design concepts through to medium-volume production.
 * Self-motivated, capable of working independently toward defined objectives with minimal supervision.
 * Strong attention to detail, with proven problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to engineering tasks.
 * An interest in expanding knowledge across wider mechanical engineering disciplines as part of professional development.

## Description

This is a full-time role based at our manufacturing facility in Ipswich, Suffolk.

As a Design Engineer I, you will support the delivery of high-quality mechanical design work across a range of projects. Working under the guidance of senior-engineering staff, you will contribute to the development of reliable, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions that meet performance targets and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 * Produce mechanical designs that meet defined technical, performance, reliability, and cost requirements;
 * Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and supporting technical publications in line with the Engineering Change process;
 * Apply best-practice design principles and utilise in-house standards, approved reference materials, and standard components wherever appropriate;
 * Ensure all designs are practical, efficient, and cost-effective to manufacture by working closely with Manufacturing and Production teams;
 * Ensure designs are developed in context, maintaining compatibility with adjacent components, assemblies, and wider system architectures;
 * Perform component-level CAE/FEA analyses to support design decisions, verify performance, and identify opportunities for improvement;
 * Integrate mistake-proofing, clear visual guidance, or simplified features into designs to reduce the potential for assembly errors or rework;
 * Collaborate with other Engineers and internal departments when implementing new design concepts or engineering approaches;
 * Interpret and incorporate relevant industry standards, directives, and regulatory requirements into product designs;
 * Support the engineering team in ensuring all documentation and designs comply with applicable quality and safety expectations;
 * Assist in the development of test plans and validation activities to ensure key design elements and performance objectives are met;
 * Support testing activities as required, including preparing test articles, reviewing results, and contributing to design refinements.


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