Graduate Mechanical Engineer — Prototyping & Innovation

PA Consulting; Royston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Annual bonus

Cycle to work

Job summary

PA Consulting is offering a 2027 Graduate opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer based in Cambridge. The role provides exposure to the full development lifecycle, from concept to prototyping, with global teams and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

You will work with scientists, designers and engineers to develop innovative solutions, with projects spanning multiple sectors and technologies. Autumn 2027 start and a base salary with a transport allowance are included.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related subject).
• Growth-oriented and curious; eager to learn and take on challenges.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused; able to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with scientists to understand problems and prototype solutions.
• Collaborate with designers to pin down form and function of new products.
• Contribute to designing, testing, and building products and systems.
• Support development across multiple stages from concept to prototyping.

Skills

Collaborative

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Adaptable

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

PA Consulting is offering a 2027 Graduate opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer based in Cambridge. The role provides exposure to the full development lifecycle, from concept to prototyping, with global teams and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

You will work with scientists, designers and engineers to develop innovative solutions, with projects spanning multiple sectors and technologies. Autumn 2027 start and a base salary with a transport allowance are included.