The Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer is suited to an ambitious Graduate looking to join a highly creative and technical team experienced in the design of equipment for use both offshore and subsea. The Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for taking conceptual designs from a blank sheet of paper through to manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop engineering skills in Mechanical, Structural, Hydraulic and Material engineering.
  • Develop new products through a complete lifecycle. This would involve reading client specifications and concepting solutions, develop concepts into manufacturable parts and assemblies and performing Factory Acceptance Testing before delivery.
  • Development of existing products. This would involve reviewing existing products and identifying areas of improvement for cost, operation, manufacturability etc.
  • Create calculations using excel and Mathcad.
  • 3D Modelling – Using Autodesk Inventor.
  • 2D Drafting – Using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Ansys.
  • Preparation and review of technical documentation.
  • Provide technical support for workshop production.
  • Assist in the preparation of technical tenders and budgets.

Educational requirements

  • 1st or 2:1 Mechanical Engineering Degree

Related work experience

Mandatory

  • CAD Skills, preferably Autodesk and Inventor.
  • Microsoft Office.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of ANSYS package.
  • Understanding of the industry codes, ASME, NORSOK, DNV.

Functional Skills

  • Good first principles mechanical engineering capability.
  • Analytical and questioning thinking.
  • Problem solving.
  • Willingness to learn and develop design skills in subsea engineering.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with both internal stakeholders and external clients with confidence.
  • Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done.
  • Organised and able to manage own workload.
  • Attention to detail.
  • An enthusiasm for engineering.

Join Unique Group

Join Unique Group and Shape the Future of Engineering & Technology Unique Group, a global leader in subsea technology and engineering, is driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. Guided by our core values—Curious, Conscious, Committed—we encourage our team to break new ground in the subsea industry.

Whether you’re leading projects or driving innovation, your contributions will have a global impact. Join us and make your mark at Unique Group. Apply today!