Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Premier Group; Chilworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK manufacturing company based in Southampton is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves working within the engineering team, contributing to projects from concept to completion, and using CAD for design and documentation. The ideal candidate will have a BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering, strong hands-on skills with machinery, and proficiency in 3D CAD software. This position offers a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years or more industry experience.
• Can work well individually as well as part of a team.
• Keenness to develop with the company long term.

Responsibilities

• Work within the current engineering team with other Engineers.
• See through projects from concept through to completion.
• Be hands on with machinery and CNC programming.
• Create component and assembly models to satisfy customer requirements.

Skills

Strong hands-on skills with machinery and production

Proficiency with 3D CAD software

Excellent communication skills

Ability to carry out mechanical calculations

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

BSc / BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB - Graduate Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION - Southampton

TERM - Permanent

SALARY - £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures bespoke plastic products. They are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Degree BSc / BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 0‑2 years or more industry experience
• Strong hands‑on skills with machinery and production
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software – ideally SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD etc.
• Ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Can work well individually as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Keenness to develop with the company long term
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Work within the current engineering team with other Engineers
• See through projects from concept through to completion
• Work in the R&D team
• Be hands on with machinery and CNC programming
• Use CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Create component and assembly models to satisfy customer requirements
• Liaise with manufacturing providers
• Produce the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Update 3D models and drawings
• Input parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Check drawings for sign‑off
• Work in a small multi‑disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.