Junior Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Warwick is seeking graduate mechanical engineers to join their dynamic team. The role involves working on diverse projects that make a real difference, collaborating with experts, and developing innovative products. Candidates should possess a strong academic background in mechanical engineering and a passion for product development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with paid overtime

22 days holiday plus additional days for long service

Half-day Fridays for better work-life balance

Discretionary profit-related bonus

Convenient campus location with amenities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in mechanical engineering.
• Relevant work experience or design projects beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to work in Warwick and legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, electronics, and software engineers on projects.
• Generate innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Take responsibility for technical design work with support from experienced engineers.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Good communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

1st or Upper 2nd degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

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We are experiencing exceptional growth in our mechanical engineering team, driven by a wide range of exciting long-term projects across all four of our market sectors.

As a result, we are offering exciting career opportunities for outstanding graduate mechanical engineers passionate about product development, within our growing, dynamic technical team.

You will work alongside talented individuals on diverse projects, from consumer products and transport solutions to safety-critical medical devices, making a real difference in people's lives.

Our multi-functional project teams require mechanical engineers to collaborate closely with designers, electronics, software engineers, and other specialists to integrate visual and functional aspects for leading-edge designs.

Many of our designed products reach the market and are highly visible—it's rewarding to see your work on TV or supermarket shelves!

What we expect

• A creative problem-solver capable of generating innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Strong academic background combined with engineering intuition and a genuine interest in product development.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills and adapt in a dynamic, consultancy environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Responsibility for your technical design work, with support and formal checks from experienced engineers.
• Enthusiasm, hard work, pride in your work, and a passion for creating and delivering new products.

What you need

• A 1st or Upper 2nd degree in mechanical engineering from a reputable university or an equivalent qualification.
• Relevant work experience or university design projects are beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to work in our Warwick studios and the legal right to work in the UK by the start date.
• A proactive attitude that inspires colleagues and clients.

What we offer

• The chance to collaborate with world-leading experts on impactful design projects, often from concept to launch.
• Hands-on experience designing mechanisms, creating mathematical models, and building/testing prototypes in our state-of-the-art facilities.
• Opportunities to create innovative IP, reduce costs, minimize environmental impact, and enhance product performance.
• Work with renowned brands like Bentley, GSK, Reckitt, Hitachi, Rolls-Royce, and Sanofi on challenging issues.
• Formal training combined with on-the-job development through our graduate program.
• Regular professional and technical growth opportunities.
• Competitive salaries with paid overtime.
• 22 days holiday plus additional days for long service, up to 32 days.
• A 37-hour workweek with half-day Fridays for better work-life balance.
• A discretionary profit-related bonus and holiday bonuses totaling 3% of base pay.
• Convenient Warwick campus location with amenities and social activities, including sports and trips.