Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Wykes Group; Rushden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME in manufacturing and renewable energy seeks enthusiastic Mechanical Engineering Graduates for a progressive graduate scheme. The role provides exposure to various engineering disciplines, and mentorship opportunities to develop practical skills within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Internal graduate mentoring and training program

Support for achieving a Master's degree

Well-being support and Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Graduates must have a BSc or BEng from an IMechE-accredited course.
• Merit or above is required.
• Enthusiasm for mechanical design and application of university knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Design Engineering Team, developing modelling and drawing skills.
• Engage in projects to build fundamental skills in Mechanical, Structural, and Process Engineering.
• Progress to larger projects with increased independence.

Skills

AutoCAD

Inventor

Teamwork

Education

BSc or BEng in Engineering

Job description

The Role – Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

With a wide range of ambitious programs and projects planned for the next few years, we require the highest calibre of engineers across various disciplines. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and career-driven Mechanical Engineering Graduates to join our progressive design team.

As a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have exposure to all aspects of mechanical, renewable, and process engineering. Under the guidance of our experienced engineers, you will apply your university knowledge to practical projects, building a rewarding career at Wykes Engineering.

The Person

We seek enthusiastic graduates with a BSc or BEng in Engineering (merit or above) from any IMechE-accredited course.

The Graduate Scheme - Overview

Graduates will primarily work within the Design Engineering Team, initially developing modelling and drawing skills using AutoCAD and Inventor. Early projects will be smaller in scale to develop fundamental skills, progressing to larger projects with more independence. Exposure to disciplines such as Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Thermodynamics, and Process Engineering is provided. Our fast-paced environment offers ample opportunities to develop a broad skill set quickly.

What Wykes Engineering Can Offer You

We provide an internal graduate mentoring and training program to support your career development. Support for achieving a Master's degree will also be considered for the right candidate.

· Well-being support and Health Cash Plan

The Company – Wykes Engineering Ltd

Based in Rushden, Northants, we are a leading SME specializing in manufacturing materials processing equipment and energy from waste power generation. We have in-house manufacturing facilities and operate our own renewable energy power plant.

Founded over 40 years ago, our innovative engineering has established us as a major player in our fields, including:

• Design and manufacture of equipment for food by-products and renewable technologies