Graduate Engineer

Chiltern Park Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics firm based in Nottingham is seeking a Graduate Engineer to engage in hands-on technical work and customer-facing activities. This role involves executing customer orders, supporting product development, and coordinating projects to ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, knowledge of CAD/simulation, and a driving license. The position offers a unique 4-day work week that promotes a healthy work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Unique 4-day work week

Collaborative work environment

Excellent training opportunities

Professional growth

Innovative projects

Qualifications

• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Driving license is required.
• Must have experience with CAD/simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Execute customer orders and support product development.
• Engage in customer-facing activities such as training and demonstrations.
• Coordinate project phases to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Knowledge of CAD/simulation

Practical competence with tools and computers

Ability to train other engineers

Proactivity

Excellent communication skills

Commercial empathy

Education

Graduate in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Work Schedule: 4-day week, 32 hours (Monday Thursday)

About the Company:
A cutting-edge leading robotics company based in Nottingham, at the forefront of robotic technology innovation. Specialises in advanced robot metrology and tooling solutions, serving the aerospace and high-value manufacturing industries.

Role Overview:

This Graduate Engineer position offers a balance of hands-on technical work and customer-facing activities, making it ideal for someone eager to learn and grow in a high-tech, customer-focused environment

• Execution of Customer Orders
  • Focused on the company's products, such as robotic drilling, inspection, and guidance systems.
  • Responsibilities include developing measurement plans, robot simulation, metrology, system setups, and customer-facing activities (e.g., demonstrations, training, support).
  • This aspect of the role is hands-on, often involving travel and long hours, with on-the-job training.
• Involves product development, specifically CAD and simulation.
• Initial tasks will include overseeing the manufacture of specific company products and supporting documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Growth and Adoption:
  • Support the business's growth by driving the adoption of the company's technology and delivering standard products to the market.
• Customer-Facing Activities:
  • Engage with customers through demonstrations, training, technical support, and project coordination.
  • First-line support for customers until the system is accepted.
• Serve as a technical contact with suppliers, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and operational.
• Best Practices Development:
  • Update and share best practices for using the company's equipment internally and externally.
• Project Coordination:
  • Coordinate various phases of projects to ensure smooth delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Ancillary Responsibilities:
  • Pre-sales support through simulations and demos.
  • Product testing and debugging.
  • Participation in new R&D programs.

Qualifications:

• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering or similar applicable subject.
• Driving license.
• Knowledge and experience with CAD/simulation.
• Practical competence with both tools and computers.
• Functional:
  • Ability to train other engineers.
  • Competency in reading technical drawings.
  • Independent work capability.
  • Commercial empathy and the ability to convert customer needs into sales.
• Core:
  • Proactivity: Act swiftly and creatively to resolve issues.
  • Knowledge-Seeking: Continuous self-improvement and sharing knowledge.
  • Communication: Think innovatively, listen well, and communicate effectively.
  • Integrity: Display diligence, sincerity, and respect for others.

Training and Development:

• The role includes training in both metrology setups, design, and robot simulation, ensuring that the skills learned are applicable across both areas of responsibility.

What Our Client Offers

• A unique 4-day work week (32 hours), providing a healthy work-life balance
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Excellent training
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• The chance to work on innovative projects with real-world impact

This is a great place for a talented engineering graduate to begin their career and be fully supported and involved! If you are interested and feel your skills and qualifications are a good match for them, please apply now and we will recommend you!