Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd in Glasgow are seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join a specialist automotive restoration team. You will work on bespoke, high-end vehicles, supporting design, restoration and development activities with hands-on engineering and CAD tasks.

The role is ideal for a recently qualified Mechanical Engineering graduate who wants practical experience across projects where every vehicle is unique, under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with CAD through university, placement or previous employment.
• Hands-on approach to engineering and practical design.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with engineers, technicians and other team members.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a specialist engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and development of bespoke vehicle components and assemblies.
• Producing and modifying engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Working closely with the restoration team to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Assisting with full vehicle restoration and upgrade projects.
• Supporting the introduction and improvement of new machinery and equipment.
• Providing engineering input into ongoing projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians to understand manufacturing and installation requirements.
• Helping identify opportunities to improve processes, equipment and engineering methods.
• Carrying out technical investigations and resolving engineering problems.
• Supporting project planning, documentation and general engineering activities.
• Working hands-on with the wider engineering and restoration team where required.

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Location: Glasgow
Salary: 30,000 DOE
Hours: Monday - Friday

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join a specialist engineering environment working on bespoke, high-end classic and performance vehicles.

Working closely with an experienced restoration and engineering team, you will be involved in a variety of hands-on engineering and project-based activities, supporting the design, restoration, modification and development of bespoke vehicles.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate looking to develop their engineering career within a highly specialised and practical environment, working on unique projects where no two vehicles are necessarily the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and development of bespoke vehicle components and assemblies.
• Producing and modifying engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Working closely with the restoration team to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Assisting with full vehicle restoration and upgrade projects.
• Supporting the introduction and improvement of new machinery and equipment.
• Providing engineering input into ongoing projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians to understand manufacturing and installation requirements.
• Helping identify opportunities to improve processes, equipment and engineering methods.
• Carrying out technical investigations and resolving engineering problems.
• Supporting project planning, documentation and general engineering activities.
• Working hands-on with the wider engineering and restoration team where required.

About You

The successful candidate will be a recently qualified or soon-to-be-qualified Mechanical Engineering graduate with a genuine interest in practical engineering and mechanical design.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• An interest in automotive, mechanical engineering, restoration or bespoke engineering.
• Some experience using CAD software through university, placement or previous employment.
• A practical, hands-on approach to engineering.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to interpret and produce technical drawings.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with engineers, technicians and other members of the team.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist engineering environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary of 30,000.
• Monday to Friday working.
• The opportunity to work on bespoke, high-end classic and performance vehicles.
• Exposure to restoration, mechanical design, machinery upgrades and engineering projects.
• Excellent opportunity for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to gain hands-on industry experience.
• The chance to work closely with experienced engineers and restoration specialists.
• A varied role offering significant scope for technical development.