Hands-On Mechanical Engineer: Prototyping & Fabrication

targetjobs UK; Orwell (VT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Private medical healthcare cover

Interesting engineering projects

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Accora is seeking a mechanically minded graduate or apprentice-trained engineer who enjoys practical, hands-on work. You'll develop new products from concept to working prototypes, use SolidWorks for components and assemblies, and get hands-on in the workshop building, assembling and testing designs.

You'll work with sheet metal, fabrication equipment, welders, CNC machines, mills and lathes, solving real engineering challenges through testing and iteration, while learning from

Qualifications

• A mechanically focused degree, engineering apprenticeship or relevant junior engineering background.
• Demonstrable hands-on mechanical experience through work, education, hobbies or personal projects.
• Confidence using hand tools and a good understanding of mechanical principles.
• A practical, logical approach to problem-solving.
• A positive, proactive attitude and genuine enthusiasm to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products from initial concepts through to working prototypes.
• Utilise Solidworks for mechanical components, mechanisms and assemblies.
• Get hands-on in the workshop, building, assembling, modifying and testing designs.
• Work with sheet metal, fabrication equipment, welders, CNC machines, mills, lathes and hand tools.
• Solve practical engineering challenges through testing and experimentation.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, developing both design and practical workshop skills.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical design basics

Tool handling

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree or apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD software

Job description

Accora is seeking a mechanically minded graduate or apprentice-trained engineer who enjoys practical, hands-on work. You'll develop new products from concept to working prototypes, use SolidWorks for components and assemblies, and get hands-on in the workshop building, assembling and testing designs.

You'll work with sheet metal, fabrication equipment, welders, CNC machines, mills and lathes, solving real engineering challenges through testing and iteration, while learning from