Your new company
Your new company is a leading UK Defence contractor based near Dorset. With numerous offices across the UK, they are at the forefront of innovation within the defence industry, working on cutting-edge technology. With a fantastic culture that breeds collaborative work, it is truly an amazing opportunity to advance your career.
Your new role
Are you a recent graduate or a junior mechanical design engineer looking for an exciting opportunity? With an expanding portfolio of innovative projects, they're seeking a talented and enthusiastic engineer to join their Mechanical Design Team in Dorset.
In this role, you'll be a key player in the full product development lifecycle, from concept to market, primarily within the defence sector. You'll work closely with electronic and software engineers, contributing to the design, prototyping, and testing of cutting-edge products. Your responsibilities will include creating comprehensive data packs, building first-of-type products, conducting quality control analyses, performing testing, and supporting production to ensure our products meet customer expectations.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you'll be a naturally inquisitive Engineer, who holds an Engineering Qualification, at least to HNC level. You will have an excellent level of verbal and written communication skills and, preferably, have some experience using CAD software, but this isn't essential. You will have Self-Motivation with ambitions to learn at any opportunity, seeking improvements to work practices and keen to champion emerging technologies and materials that will benefit the business.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive an excellent base salary of between £27,500 - £32,500, alongside other benefits, including paid overtime, flexible work, excellent holidays, a pension scheme and private medical care. But, most importantly, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, successful business and work with some excellent engineers on cutting-edge projects.
What you need to do now
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