Job Description

About Us

Rutland Plastics is one of the UK's leading trade injection moulding companies, based in Oakham, Rutland. Our modern facility includes a fully equipped toolroom, open-plan design office, and 32 injection moulding machines producing components from 1g up to 48kg, across a diverse range of industries, from automotive and medical to industrial and consumer products.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a

graduate

to join our skilled and supportive

design engineering team

. You'll gain hands-on experience in injection moulding, design for manufacture (DFM), tooling, and additive manufacturing, while also developing key CAD and project management skills. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with three experienced Design Engineers in a fast-paced environment. Liaise directly with customers regarding their projects & enquiries, providing technical input and design support to them. Assist with quoting for new tooling and prototype projects by consolidating customer information & reviewing design data. Operation & maintenance of our in-house 3D printer. Contribute to the development of injection moulded products and injection mould tool design. Analyse product designs considering DFM to highlight opportunities for design optimisation. Prepare and deliver DFM presentations to demonstrate these opportunities to customers. Support new and existing customers with product design refinement. Manage tooling and design projects from concept through to completion. Design jigs, fixtures, and robotic end-of-arm tooling to support production and automation. Create detailed CAD models using

Vero VISI

and produce high-quality renders using

KeyShot

. Use

Moldex3D

simulation software to analyse plastic flow and validate tool designs. Capture high-quality product and marketing images using a DSLR camera. Use

Adobe Creative Suite

to prepare technical documentation and visual content for our website and social media platforms.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should hold a

design or engineering degree

in a relevant discipline.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

Solid understanding of engineering principles Awareness of injection moulding processes and DFM principles 3D CAD modelling experience Understanding of plastic mouldflow simulation would be desirable Strong time management and organisational abilities A logical, structured approach to problem-solving Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines High attention to detail and quality Excellent written and verbal communication skills A collaborative mindset and strong team ethic

What We Offer

Competitive salary up to

30,000

(based on skills and experience)

32 days holiday

(including bank holidays)

Structured development plan

Company pension scheme

Private health insurance

(After 2 years service)

Heath & wellbeing programme

Death in service insurance

Free on-site parking

Profit sharing

A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and development matter

How to Apply

If you're a driven, detail-oriented graduate ready to grow your career in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. We would also encourage applicants to submit a design portfolio if available.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: Up to 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Profit sharing
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/03/2025