Graduate Mechanical Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

To manage design engineer(s) on a number of modules that will provide design solutions from initial concept through to product manufacture.

The scope of responsibilities could cover the entire project or a module of the project, and the team size varies accordingly. Also responsible for the checking of all applicable mechanical design work to meet company, airframer, regulatory and customer requirements.

• To aid in the development of new product designs and their structure in the PLM system
• To manage the product maturity and development in the PLM system
• To lead the design effort for packages of work or modules and to develop and manage the tasks and deliverables of a team of design engineers
• To maintain the engineering quality and integrity of the work produced within their module(s), work package(s) or project
• To design check the modules (2D, 3D, EBoMs) against internal standards and be responsible for the technical accuracy of designs prior to processing for release
• Responsible for the design and detail modelling of a variety of suite components in order to meet the customer, regulatory and OEM requirements
• To monitor, manage and meet the cost and weight targets
• Expected to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers as well as to manage data transfer as required for product development or other needs
• Organise and participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process. Ensure that all necessary follow up actions are taken.
• To ensure the selection and application of materials and processes are appropriate to each design element and are in line with standards, materials and processes guides
• Ensure the successful integration of each of their module(s) within the product as a whole
• Manage design changes as required to support manufacturing/production, customers, quality, and certification
• Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines and lessons learnt as laid out in the Design Engineering Hub & business management systems
• Generate and/or revise specifications as required
• Coach, mentor and develop less experienced design engineers (apprentices, graduates etc.)
• To work towards achieving design signatory status
• Responsible for the management and control of daily attendance, holidays for your team including absence management
• Assisting in recruitment of team members as and when required

• Qualified to a minimum of degree in a Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering field. Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering apprenticeship, with extensive experience in mechanical systems design, developing concept and detailing engineering solutions
• Highly Proficient with experience in CATIA V5 (or other 3D CAD packages) and Product Life Management (PLM) Systems
• Ability to plan and schedule design activities across multiple design modules
• The applicant should have an understanding of the effective application of tolerances and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, as well as OEM installation requirements.
• A working knowledge of these main methods of manufacture sheet metal fabrication, plastics vacuum forming, CNC machining
• Ability to read mechanical design drawings and specifications
• Experience using project management tools

• Strong problem solving ability to support on complex programmes
• Ability to advice and influence across functions.

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
• Annual share save schemes.
• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements