Graduate Engineer in Birmingham

Job Title: Graduate Engineer

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Employment: Placement

Salary: Competitive

HydraForce, operating from our purpose-built facility in Birmingham, UK, is a global designer and manufacturer of motion control systems and the world\’s leading manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves and custom hydraulic integrated circuits, as well as electronic controls for a variety of off‐highway industries.

Job Description for Graduate Engineer:

Please note – this Graduate Placement is to start immediately and will be a 12‐24 month placement based at our HydraForce, Birmingham facility.

To develop technical understanding working alongside technicians, engineers and leads.

To provide support to the department under the guidance of experienced Engineers.

Support departments with the delivery of designated departmental projects, which will vary depending on the current business and department needs.

Develop a network of contacts within the company which will enhance your understanding and effectiveness throughout the placement.

Liaise with personnel at parent company, to control and co‐ordinate new valve builds from USA.

Produce and maintain relevant internal documentation to company standards, ensuring they are clear, concise and understandable for all users.

Design and develop lean manufacturing cells, through analysis of process needs to include process assembly and test equipment.

Design and develop assembly and testing fixtures to meet the departmental needs, liaising with the Manufacturing Services staff when required to arrange fabrication.

Support production by working closely with Team Leaders to fulfil requests for tooling and providing assistance where required.

Undertake training opportunities as they arise to enhance learning and contribute to professional development.

Qualifications for Graduate Engineer

Completed engineering degree.

Computer literate, with sound knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Awareness of lean manufacturing techniques would be useful.

Understanding of manufacturing and production processes advantageous.

AutoCAD, Creo or any 3D modeling software would be advantageous.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Able to work as effective member of team, collaborating where required to achieve optimum outcomes.

Experienced in managing projects, delivering on time and within budget.

Interviews available immediately for most suitable Graduate Engineer candidates.

Please note – this Graduate Placement is to start immediately and will be a 12‐24 month placement based at our HydraForce, Birmingham facility.

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