At a Glance
- Tasks: Support design and development of mechanical components using 3D CAD and hands-on projects.
- Company: Global engineering and manufacturing business with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Salary £30,000 - £35,000, life assurance, flexible hours, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Opportunity for hands-on experience and career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in mechanical engineering with real projects and expert mentorship.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Yolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with a global engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Graduate Mechanical Engineer into a specialist engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in mechanical development, working alongside experienced engineers on real engineering projects from concept through to production. This isn't limited to CAD work; you'll gain exposure across design, testing, validation, manufacturing and product development, giving you the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded Mechanical Engineer.
The business designs specialist mechanical products supplied to some of the world's leading manufacturers, offering genuine technical variety and the chance to learn from experienced engineers in a supportive environment.
This is what you'll be doing:
- Supporting the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD
- Producing engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Assisting with engineering calculations and technical problem solving
- Supporting prototype builds, testing and product validation
- Working with manufacturing and quality teams to help improve products and resolve engineering issues
- Learning about hydraulic and mechanically actuated systems through hands-on engineering projects
- Developing your technical knowledge while taking increasing ownership of engineering tasks
The experience you'll bring to the team:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong understanding of core mechanical engineering principles and engineering mathematics
- Good problem-solving ability and an analytical approach
- Practical mindset with an enthusiasm for learning
- Hands-on capabilities – you'll roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with products at times
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
And this is what you'll get in return:
- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
- Life assurance
- Flexible start and finish times with an early Friday finish
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training, mentoring and technical development
- The opportunity to work on products that progress from concept through testing and into production
If you're a Mechanical Engineering graduate looking for your first opportunity in product development, or you've already gained some early industry experience and want to accelerate your career, apply now!
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