Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Milton Keynes
2 weeks ago
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A worldwide market leading multinational engineering company working with clients in the automotive, scientific, pharmaceutical, electronics, renewable energy, consumer products and food processing industries are seeking Graduate Mechanical Design Engineers to design all aspects of new products.
Location: Milton Keynes
BENEFITS: Salary: £27,500 - £34,000 (depending on experience), superb career and technical progression available, Bonus Scheme, Annual Bonus, Generous company Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, sports and social club, onsite canteen offering free hot lunches Relocation Assistance available!!!!
The company offers excellent on going training and career progression for Graduate Mechanical Engineers!!!
THE ROLE
The role involves reviewing requests for customised existing automation and pneumatic products from sales to ensure specification is clear and viable; working with designers to create concept designs of customised existing products to meet customer's request; creating detailed parts drawings for prototype testing with designer; carrying out testing of pneumatic and automation products; being responsible for ensuring timely completion of own projects; participation on larger projects with supervision from senior Engineer; providing technical product support to European subsidiaries; visiting customers to determine technical requirements for special products; participating in technical market research activities and providing technical support concerning directives and standards relevant to automation products.
THE CANDIDATE
To be considered for this opening of Graduate Mechanical Engineer you must have:-

  • A minimum 2.1 degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electro-mechanical or Automotive, Manufacturing (BENG or MENG) or similar.
  • Experience of managing projects (can be at university).
  • Ideally experience of practical working in a design or engineering environment, testing or CAD on a sandwich placement, placement or general work.
  • Experience in writing technical reports.
  • Ability to work as part of a multicultural team.
  • Able to travel to European customers when required.
  • Relevant experience. PC skills: minimum MS Word and Excel. Excellent spoken and written English.
    You must be British or have proof of your PERMANENT right to work in the UK for this opening our client can not be apply for working visas or work permits.
    If you feel you have the skills required for this position, please apply now and we will be happy to recommend you!
    Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
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