Graduate Mechanical Engineer

TipTopJob; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke plastic products manufacturer in Southampton is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team. The ideal candidate should hold a BSc / BEng in Mechanical Engineering and possess strong hands-on skills with machinery. Responsibilities include working on projects from concept to completion, utilizing 3D CAD software, and liaising with manufacturing providers. This permanent role offers a salary between £25,000 and £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years or more industry experience required.
• Ability to carry out mechanical calculations is essential.
• Must be able to work well individually as well as part of a team.

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.

Skills

Strong hands-on skills with machinery and production

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Proficiency with 3D CAD software

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

BSc / BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB: Graduate Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION: Southampton

TERM: Permanent

SALARY: GBP 25,000 : GBP 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.

Graduate Mechanical Engineer will Ideally Have The Following 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.
• Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
• Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Be keen to develop with a company long term
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office

Graduate Mechanical Engineer Role Will Involve

• Working within the current engineering team with other Engineers
• Seeing through projects from concept through to completion
• Working in the R and D team
• Being hands on with machinery and CNC programming
• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Creating component and assembly models to satisfy customer requirements
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Producing the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working 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.