Graduate Design Engineer

Role: Graduate Design Engineer

Location: Dundee or Knutsford

Salary: 28000 per annum discretionary annual bonus

Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am 5:00pm (40 hours per week)

About Us

Oliver Valvetek is a world-renowned manufacturer of high-pressure high-integrity valves designed for the harshest subsea environments on earth. We dont just build valves; we engineer critical components that operate thousands of feet below the ocean surface.

We are now looking for an ambitious capable Graduate Design Engineer to join our design team in Dundee. This position is based at our facility in Dundee but we also welcome applications from candidates local to our Knutsford premises.

What Youll Be Doing

You will support senior engineers across the full lifecycle of production orders and prototype products. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Precision Modelling & Drafting: Create detailed 3D models machining drawings cross-sections and assemblies using SolidWorks.

• Iterative Design: Modify and optimise existing engineering designs as part of our continuous product improvement program.

• Data Integrity: Populate and maintain parts assembly Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings within our company MRP system.

• Engineering Verification: Utilize standard engineering calculations to rigorously verify and justify your designs.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales R&D and Manufacturing to ensure custom orders are processed accurately and delivered on time.

• Analysis & Reporting: Interpret testing results generate technical reports and present clear data-driven recommendations.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field).

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SolidWorks and exposure to surface-based modelling.

• Standards: An understanding of API 6A API 17D or API 6D is desirable (but we will train you on these!).

• Soft Skills: High attention to detail a creative approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently within a team.

Whats On Offer

• Graduate starting salary of 28000 pa discretionary annual bonus

• Company pension scheme and a holiday allowance that increases with tenure

• Comprehensive Medical Cash Plan (Dental Physio etc.)

• Professional development from structured mentorship and the chance to see your designs move from the screen to the ocean floor.

Ready to build the future of subsea engineering Apply today.

If you want to jumpstart your career with a global leader that provides genuine mentorship and structural career progression we want to hear from you.