Graduate Design Engineer

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2603543039-2
  • Date Posted: 3 February 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: SF Recruitment
  • Location: Wigston, Leicestershire
  • Apprentice Pay: £28,000 to £30,000
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Project Management
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

Graduate Design Engineer Wigston £28,000 - £30,000 P/a + 1.5 overtime + bonus SF Recruitment are recruiting for a Graduate Design Engineer to work for our established manufacturing business based in Wigston. A vacancy has arisen for a Graduate Design Engineer to design manufacturing equipment using CAD software. The successful applicant will be responsible for: - Generation of 3D CAD models - Data management using PDM system - Preparation of 3D models & 2D drawings for in-house machining and external fabrication - Preparing models for review in Virtual Reality - Creating 3D printed proof of concepts and display models - Reverse engineering of legacy components - Presentation of concepts to different levels within the business - Liaise with in-house machinists, fabricators and external suppliers in support of CAD designs - Creating and updating records in the company quality management system Candidates must: - Have a minimum 2:1 in an engineering related degree - Be amenable to very varied multi-disciplinary role - Have experience creating 3D models using CAD software - Autodesk Inventor & Vault beneficial but not essential. - Have a working knowledge of mechanical design, machining and fabrication concepts - Have experience using Microsoft Office suite - Be willing to learn & adapt as a project evolves - Have an analytical mind with acute attention to detail - Have good problem-solving abilities - Be a strong team player