Junior Design Engineer

Job offer

Do you want to use your passion for engineering to create innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges?

Ricardo is looking for the next generation of engineering graduates to join our global automotive and industrial team. You will be using your specialist skills in mechanical, automotive, mechatronic, or aerospace engineering to consult with our clients to come up with innovative solutions to their requirements. You will be applying your specialist knowledge to a broad range of market sectors including passenger car, heavy duty and commercial vehicle as well as marine, off-highway and aerospace.

The Role

• The creation of mechanical concepts for engine, transmission and vehicle components including fuel cell module applications
• The creation of mechanical concepts and schemes for the packaging of electronic and electrical components for use in battery packs for automotive, rail and aerospace applications
• Prototype and production design in the development of mechanical systems and components particularly relating to the above fields
• To produce detail drawings of components suitable for prototype and volume production

Desired skills and experience

• Basic knowledge of designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies within the automotive or similar industries (Experience in the automotive industry is preferable but not essential)
• Basic knowledge of 3D CAD systems, ideally, an experienced user of CATIA V5, Creo or NX CAD systems.
• Conversant with Windchill PLM system or similar systems.
• Basic knowledge of automotive powertrains, ideally with some knowledge of electric and hybrid powertrains.
• Knowledge of volume manufacturing techniques such as sand and die casting for aluminium and iron castings, extrusions, plastic injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, metal joining (welding/riveting/bonding)
• Knowledge of prototype manufacturing techniques such as rapid prototyping and CNC machining.

What we offer

• A 2-year accelerated graduate development programme with a focus on developing Design Engineering skills, through exposure to a broad range of projects.
• Meaningful and fulfilling engineering projects across a range of market sectors.
• Technical and soft skills development in a consultancy environment.
• Ongoing support to help you progress your professional development and achieve your long-term career goals.
• Recognition and celebration of your success including six-monthly performance and salary reviews during the 2-year scheme.
• Collaboration across a global graduate community, expanding your professional network and exposure across the organisation.
• Potential opportunities to support overseas projects through rotation assignments.

We are looking to recruit graduates with a Mechanical Engineering or similar relevant degree and a strong desire to work within our industry.