At a Glance
- Tasks: Support engineering with documentation, BOM creation, and hands-on experience in a busy environment.
- Company: Leading manufacturing organisation known for high-quality transport solutions.
- Benefits: Structured training, mentorship, competitive salary, and clear progression into Design Engineering.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with ongoing investment in innovation and career growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with real projects and industry-leading training.
- Qualifications: Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field; strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 34200 - 41800 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading manufacturing organisation based in the Toome area. Renowned for designing and manufacturing high-quality transport solutions for customers across the UK and Ireland, the business continues to invest in its engineering function and the development of future engineering talent. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Graduate Engineering Support Engineer to join their engineering team. This role offers an excellent entry point into engineering, providing structured training, mentorship, and career progression into a Design Engineering position.
Your New Role
As a Graduate Engineering Support Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the engineering department with technical and administrative activities while gaining hands-on experience within a busy engineering environment. Working closely with experienced engineers, you will assist with engineering documentation, product data management, BOM creation, and technical administration tasks. Over time, you will receive training in 3D CAD design and engineering processes, allowing you to progress into a full Design Engineering role.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Engineering Department with daily engineering administration activities
- Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Managing engineering documentation and drawing records
- Updating technical specifications and product data
- Assisting with Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and document control processes
- Producing reports and engineering-related documentation
- Liaising with manufacturing, purchasing and production teams
- Supporting continuous improvement projects across the engineering department
- Learning and developing proficiency in 3D CAD software
- Assisting Design Engineers with product development and drawing creation
- Building technical knowledge of products, manufacturing processes and engineering standards
What You'll Need to Succeed
To be considered for this role, you should possess:
- Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Confident IT skills including Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- A willingness to learn and develop within an engineering environment
- An interest in mechanical design and product development
- Knowledge of CAD software through education or placement experience would be advantageous
Graduate applications are strongly encouraged.
What You'll Get in Return
- Structured training and development programme
- Opportunity to learn industry-leading 3D CAD packages
- Clear progression route into a Design Engineer position
- Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals
- Exposure to full product lifecycle engineering projects
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Stable long-term career within a successful manufacturing business
- Modern working environment with ongoing investment in engineering and innovation
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Engineering Support Engineer employer: HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Join a well-established construction contractor in Northern Ireland that prioritises quality, safety, and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, this company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities, making it an excellent employer for ambitious construction professionals looking to advance their careers while working on prestigious projects in the Greater Belfast and Newry areas.
Contact Details:
HAYS Specialist Recruitment Recruitment Team
