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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer - **Company:** Euro Projects Recruitment - **Location:** Mansfield, UK - **Salary:** £28,000.0 - £33,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks (CAD), Data Management - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/design-engineer/euro-projects-recruitment-job108026027 ## About the Role We are looking for a Design Engineer, Graduate Engineer, Junior Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer or CAD Design Engineer who is keen to develop their engineering career., * A relevant engineering qualification such as an Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline. * Some previous experience or exposure to 3D CAD design. * Working knowledge of CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar. * An understanding of mechanical engineering principles and technical drawings. * Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of an engineering team. * A proactive approach and a genuine desire to learn, develop and build a career in design engineering. You do not need to be an experienced Design Engineer. Graduate and junior-level candidates with the right engineering qualifications, CAD knowledge and attitude will be considered, with full training and mentorship provided. ## Description Are you a Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Design Engineer or Graduate Engineer looking for an opportunity where you can develop your design skills, gain hands-on engineering experience and work alongside experienced Design Engineers? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable engineering and manufacturing business that offers structured training, technical mentorship and the opportunity to work on real engineering projects from concept through to production. The Design Engineer Role As a Design Engineer, you will join an established engineering team and work closely with experienced Design Engineers, developing your technical skills across the full product design and engineering lifecycle. You will gain exposure to 3D CAD design, 2D engineering drawings, product development, design documentation and manufacturing, while contributing to genuine engineering projects rather than simply producing CAD drawings. This role would suit a Graduate Design Engineer, Junior Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer or CAD Engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and technically strong engineering environment. 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