Job Description
Job Title: Graduate Design Engineer
Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois
Salary: €35,000 – €45,000 + Training & Development
Graduate Design Engineer
We are hiring for our client, a well-established engineering manufacturer, who are seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to join their team in Portarlington.
This Graduate Design Engineer role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to kick-start their career within a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will work closely with experienced engineers, supporting the redesign and development of products while gaining exposure across the full product lifecycle.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Graduate Design Engineer Job
- Strong mentoring and training from an experienced engineering team
- Hands-on exposure to design, prototyping and manufacturing
- Clear progression pathway within a growing engineering business
The Role
- Support the design and development of engineering products and components
- Assist in creating 3D CAD models, drawings and technical documentation
- Work alongside senior engineers on product redesign and improvement projects
- Help produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) and parts lists
- Liaise with the manufacturing team to understand production processes
- Assist with testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
- Gain exposure to projects from concept through to production
The Person
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Strong interest in design and manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn and develop within a practical engineering role
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Placement year or internship experience desirable but not essential
The Rewards
- €35,000 – €45,000 starting salary
- Structured training and mentorship from experienced engineers
- Opportunity to develop into a Design Engineer / Project Engineer
- Hands-on learning in a supportive, close-knit team
- Long-term career progression within a stable manufacturing business
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
For further information and to apply for this Graduate Design Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron.
📞 015 255632 / 07458 160117
📧 dominic@huntersavage.com
Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on connecting talented professionals with leading employers across the Engineering & Manufacturing sector across the UK & Ireland.
Salary details are provided as a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise