Graduate Mechanical Engineer

This role is ideal for recent graduates with a passion for mechanical systems, product development and continuous improvement. You will work alongside experienced engineers to design, develop, and test mechanical systems across a variety of exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and systems using CAD tools, primarily Creo and Solidworks.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis to ensure design integrity and performance.
• Support prototype development, testing and validation of mechanical products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, manufacturing and quality engineering.
• Prepare technical documentation such as drawings, BOMs and specifications.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Assist in troubleshooting activities during production or field use.
• Stay current with relevant industry standards, materials and technologies.
• Be customer-facing and comfortable communicating engineering concepts.

Qualifications and Character

• An honours degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (completed or near completion) from a well-regarded university.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Hands-on experience within a workshop or assembly environment is advantageous especially working with electronics and RF systems.
• Happy to work within the Defence sector and be security cleared.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing.
• Proactive attitude with a strong teamwork mentality.
• Willingness to learn, take on new challenges and adaptable.

Preferred Skills (Not Mandatory)

• Familiarity with simulation tools such as FEA or CFD.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Exposure to design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation or analysis.

No agencies please. Recruiting partners will be contacted directly by the HR team when support is needed.