Junior Mechanical Engineer

DCS Recruitment Limited; Yateley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment agency is looking for a graduate mechanical engineer to design and develop components for advanced electro-mechanical systems. Responsibilities include prototype testing and collaboration across teams to ensure effective designs. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have strong attention to detail. This position offers exposure to real-world engineering projects and opportunities for career growth in the subsea technology sector.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for electro-mechanical systems.
• Contribute to prototype testing, performance experiments, and product improvements.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure practical, cost-effective designs.
• Support documentation, specifications, and test procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Team-oriented

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

You'll play a key role in developing advanced technologies for the offshore, defence, and oceanographic sectors.

You'll help design and develop new and existing products - from concept through to testing - working on mechanical assemblies, prototypes, and performance experiments. You'll gain experience in FEA analysis, mechanical compliance testing, and real-world engineering challenges, all while collaborating closely with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and project managers.

We're looking for someone with curiosity, precision, and drive - a graduate ready to turn ideas into engineered solutions that perform in some of the world's toughest environments.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for cutting-edge electro-mechanical systems.
• Contribute to prototype testing, performance experiments, and continuous product improvements.
• Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and on time.
• Support documentation, product specifications, and test procedures.

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and eager to learn.

You’ll work on exciting, real-world engineering projects with exposure to industries shaping the future of subsea technology. Expect plenty of hands‑on experience, technical development, and the opportunity to grow your engineering career in a supportive environment.

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