Graduate Mechanical Engineer Required : Oxfordshire : £20k

Mechanicaldesigndirectory; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training provided

Job summary

Mechanicaldesigndirectory is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer for a permanent position based in Oxfordshire. The role involves supporting the R&D Team on projects from prototype to manufacturing, and requires skills in 3D CAD and AutoDesk Inventor.

The successful candidate will be involved in producing detailed drawings and bills of materials, with a strong focus on mechanical design. Training will be provided, and the position offers flexible working hours within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or apprentice familiar with 3D CAD design packages.
• Flexible approach and self-motivation required.
• Willingness to aid in prototype and production assembly.

Responsibilities

• Support the R&D Team in a new project from prototype to manufacturing.
• Produce 3D models and detailed drawings for part manufacture.
• Create assembly drawings and compile bills of materials.

Skills

CAD

3D CAD

AutoDesk Inventor

Mechanical Design

Education

Degree level in engineering, design, or related discipline

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Engineer Required : Oxfordshire : £20k

Salary / benefits: depend upon experience £20-25k

Job Term: Permanent / Full Time

Job Outline

An exciting opportunity has arisen, to join an innovative and growing developer of optical instrumentation, for a Mechanical Design Graduate or Apprentice who is looking to further their knowledge of Design within the field of scientific instrumentation.

Supporting the R&D Team, you will be involved in a new project, working on the full life cycle, from early prototype, to testing, pre-production and eventually leading to manufacturing.

You will need to demonstrate you are capable of producing 3D models using the CAD system (AutoDesk Inventor), although the successful candidate will be given on the job training if their experience is with other 3D design packages.

You will produce detailed drawings for part manufacture with training where necessary.

You will use 3D CAD software to produce models, including producing detailed drawings for part manufacture at subcontractors.

You will also be required to produce assembly drawings, written documentation and compile bills of materials for in‑house production.

Working for a small company will require a flexible approach to work and self‑motivation, with willingness to help with other tasks when the need arises (e.g. aid prototype and production assembly).

Experience

This position would suit a recent graduate or apprentice from a suitable engineering discipline familiar with using 3D CAD design packages.

Qualifications

As the successful candidate you will be qualified to a degree level, or an apprentice level, in engineering, design, or a related discipline.

As the successful candidate you will have a flexible approach to work, self‑motivation and willingness to help with other tasks when the need arises (e.g. aid prototype and production assembly).

Additional Information

In return, the client offers the opportunity to be part of a small and growing company, with a role which is expected to develop. Training will be provided where required. Flexible working hours around core hours are available.

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. Copies of passport and visas will be requested.

Skills

CAD, 3D CAD, AutoDesk Inventor, Mechanical Design, Design.

To Apply Direct

Please send CV & Covering Letter to [e-mail].