Graduate R&D Engineer

targetjobs UK; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

31 days annual leave

Pension + benefits package

Training opportunities

Job summary

Oliver Valves in Knutsford is seeking a Graduate R&D Engineer to assemble and test prototype valves and contribute to ongoing product development. You will ensure test data and reports meet quality standards and assist in design reviews to drive innovation.

The role offers exposure to automated testing, coordination of development projects, and the use of Solidworks/ACAD, with strong emphasis on practical, hands-on engineering and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Engineering (e.g. BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent) preferred.
• Candidates with relevant practical experience will be considered.
• Solidworks/ACAD proficiency required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Advanced level in Excel desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and testing of prototype valves.
• Maintaining the Oliver Standard of Quality for test data and reports.
• Contribution to new product design reviews.
• FMECA work.
• Co-ordinating workload of larger development projects.
• Developing automated testing of products.
• Ensuring test facilities and equipment are utilised efficiently.

Skills

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering Level 3 qualification (BTEC/NVQ)

Tools

Solidworks/ACAD

Microsoft Office

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Working Hours

Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week

Location

Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate

We’re on the lookout for a Graduate R&D Engineer to join our team in Knutsford.

It’s a really exciting time to join us as we continue to grow as one of the UK’s leading family-owned valve manufacturers.

About Us

With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Graduate R&D Engineer

• Assembly and testing of prototype valves


• Maintaining the Oliver Standard of Quality for test data and reports


• Contribution to new product design reviews


• FMECA Work


• Co-ordinating workload of larger development projects


• Developing automated testing of products


• Ensuring test facilities and equipment are utilised efficiently.

What You’ll Bring

• Practical and hands on


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Good communication skills.


• Strong problem-solving abilities.


• Level 3 qualification in Engineering (e.g. BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent) preferred; candidates with relevant practical experience also considered


• Solidworks/ACAD proficient


• Experience with Microsoft Office Software


• Advance level in Excel desirable

What’s On Offer?

Here’s What You Can Expect With Us

• Depending on experience + discretionary annual bonus


• Annual leave starting at 31 days a year (includes bank holidays)


• Great benefits including: pension (you put in 5%, we put in 4%), cash plan to reimburse you for medical expenses (dental, optical, physio and more), retailer discount platform, Life Assurance (\"Death in Service\"), long service awards, and Employee Assistance Programme


• Training opportunities including apprenticeships and college courses available