Graduate Design Engineer in Southampton

Graduate Design Engineer - Noise & Vibration

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be hiring on behalf of a leading specialist acoustic engineering and noise control consultancy, who are looking to appoint a Graduate Design Engineer to join their growing team in Southampton.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate with an interest in engineering design, noise and vibration control, CAD and technical problem-solving to begin their career within a highly specialised and varied engineering environment.

The successful candidate will join an established business operating across acoustic consultancy, engineering design and bespoke noise control solutions.

The Role

The Graduate Design Engineer will work closely with experienced engineers and acoustic specialists, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of noise and vibration control projects.

The role will combine office-based design and draughting work with site visits, project coordination and practical engineering exposure.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the design of specialist noise and vibration control solutions

• Producing technical drawings and designs using CAD software

• Draughting and developing engineering drawings for bespoke acoustic products and installations

• Supporting the design of acoustic hardware and noise mitigation solutions

• Assisting with site surveys and inspections

• Supporting engineers with noise and vibration-related projects

• Liaising with colleagues, contractors and clients throughout the project lifecycle

• Assisting with project management and project coordination

• Developing technical calculations, specifications and design documentation

• Supporting projects from initial design through to manufacture and installation

The Ideal Candidate

The client is keen to speak with ambitious graduates from an engineering-related discipline, such as:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Civil or Structural Engineering

• Acoustic Engineering

• Product Design

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Building Services Engineering

• Or a related technical or engineering discipline

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• An interest in noise, vibration and acoustic engineering

• Experience or familiarity with CAD software

• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities

• An interest in engineering design and draughting

• Good communication and organisational skills

• A willingness to undertake site work as part of the role

• An interest in developing project management skills

• A practical and hands-on approach to engineering

• A genuine desire to build a long-term career within specialist engineering

Previous industry experience is not essential, and the client is open to supporting and developing a high-calibre graduate with the right attitude and enthusiasm.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business near Southampton, where graduates can gain exposure to a wide range of technical disciplines.

The successful candidate will benefit from experience across:

• Noise and vibration engineering

• Engineering design

• CAD and technical draughting

• Bespoke acoustic solutions

• Site surveys and practical engineering

• Project management

• Manufacturing and installation processes

• Working alongside experienced acoustic consultants and engineers

The role offers excellent long-term development potential for a graduate who is keen to develop their technical knowledge and progress within a specialist and growing engineering environment.