Junior Design Engineer

Unipart; Sefton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Graduate/Junior Electronics Engineer, focusing on railway signalling products. This role involves product development, project management, and team collaboration, offering opportunities for personal growth and participation in innovative projects. Competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive environment await!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and death in service provisions

25 Days Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Cycle to work scheme

Free car parking

Blended / hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Degree Educated in an electronics engineering discipline.
• Demonstrate a strong drive to succeed and continuously improve.
• Excellent collaboration skills while also working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Design and innovate new electronic signalling solutions.
• Engage in project management activities to ensure timelines are met.
• Support manufacturing by identifying and implementing process improvements.

Skills

Self-Motivation

Team Player

Passion for Development

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Job description

As a Graduate/Junior Electronics Engineer at Unipart, you will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of cutting-edge railway signalling products. Your responsibilities will include designing and innovating new electronic signalling solutions, where your creativity and technical expertise will be crucial in bringing these innovations to life. You will engage in the prototyping and testing phases, working closely with senior engineers to refine and optimise designs, ensuring safety critical product reliability and performance.

In addition to product development, you will be involved in project management activities, assisting in planning and managing project timelines to ensure that milestones are achieved, and projects are delivered on schedule. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers, will be essential for seamless project execution.

Your role will also encompass supporting the manufacturing team by identifying and implementing process build improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality. You will provide technical assistance to resolve any issues that arise during the manufacturing process, ensuring smooth production flow.

In the area of procurement and supply chain management, you will coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely procurement of components and materials and assist in managing prototyping.

Customer support will be another key aspect of your role. You will address customer inquiries and provide technical support where applicable to product orders and specifications.

This position offers numerous opportunities for professional development, including training programs and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge in electronics engineering and railway signalling. You will benefit from mentorship by experienced engineers who will guide you through your professional growth and development.

The role encourages both autonomy and initiative, allowing you to take ownership of your work and responsibilities. At the same time, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team, contributing to a supportive and dynamic work environment. Demonstrating your skills and dedication can lead to career advancement within the company.

If you are ready to take the first or next step in your career and contribute to groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you!

Key Requirements

Degree Educated: In an electronics engineering discipline.

Self-Motivation: Demonstrate a strong drive to succeed and continuously improve.

Team Player: Collaborate effectively with colleagues while also working autonomously.

Passion for Development: Show enthusiasm for engineering and innovation.

Outside Interests: Detail your hobbies, club memberships, and any home project developments.

Personal Insight: Explain what makes you tick and how your interests align with this role.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity and forward-thinking.

Career Growth: Opportunities to advance and become a leader in railway signalling engineering.

Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your CV along with a one-page document detailing your outside interests, any home project developments, club memberships, and what makes you tick. We want to get to know you beyond your qualifications. Highlight your passion for development, self-drive, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme

25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Employee offers and discounts from various retailers

Cycle to work scheme, recognition events and rewards

Free car parking

Blended / hybrid working available

Unipart Rail - Who are we?

Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics companies that employs more than 12,000 employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £1 billion. We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers. As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.

Location: Southport

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £32,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, DC Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme

You may also have experience in the following: Junior Engineer, Graduate Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Engineer, Project Management, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Mechanical Bias, Electro-Mechanical, Electrical Bias, Technical Lead, CAD, etc.

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