Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

CBSbutler; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is supporting an advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation at the forefront of rocket propulsion technology, seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their Development team.

This role offers exposure to mechanical design, product development and technical engineering across the full product lifecycle from concept through testing, qualification, production and in-service support.

Qualifications

• Have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Have a genuine interest in mechanical design and product development.
• Enjoy solving complex engineering problems.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Can communicate effectively and work collaboratively with different engineering disciplines.
• Are practical, curious and keen to learn.
• Want to develop a long-term career in advanced engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and development of complex mechanical products.
• Contributing to design reviews, testing and qualification activities.
• Working with specialists across stress, thermal, materials, manufacturing and testing.
• Supporting trials, analysing test data and investigating engineering issues.
• Helping develop and maintain product designs throughout their lifecycle.
• Building your technical knowledge and progressing towards greater design authority and responsibility.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We’re supporting a highly advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation at the forefront of rocket propulsion technology, seeking a talented Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their Development team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate looking to build a career in mechanical design, product development and technical engineering.

You’ll gain exposure to the full product lifecycle — from concept and design through testing, qualification, production and in-service support — working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the design and development of complex mechanical products
• Contributing to design reviews, testing and qualification activities
• Working with specialists across stress, thermal, materials, manufacturing and testing
• Supporting trials, analysing test data and investigating engineering issues
• Helping develop and maintain product designs throughout their lifecycle
• Building your technical knowledge and progressing towards greater design authority and responsibility

We’re looking for graduates who:

• Have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Have a genuine interest in mechanical design and product development
• Enjoy solving complex engineering problems
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Can communicate effectively and work collaboratively with different engineering disciplines
• Are practical, curious and keen to learn
• Want to develop a long-term career in advanced engineering

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Work on genuinely unique propulsion technology
• Gain broad exposure across mechanical engineering and product development
• Get hands-on experience with testing and development
• Learn from experienced engineers and technical specialists
• Build a career towards Design Authority / technical leadership

Graduate engineers with strong academic backgrounds and a genuine passion for engineering are encouraged to apply.