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Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 26,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £26,000 – £33,000 (Dependent on any industry work experience / plaements)
Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer or Junior Engineer to join a leading UK manufacturer, working on the design and development of high-tech electromechanical equipment.

You’ll be involved in the full product development lifecycle, from concept through to testing and refinement, with a strong focus on R&D and bespoke engineering solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of design and hands-on engineering, and wants to develop their skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

With direct exposure to senior leadership and real project responsibility, this is a fantastic platform to accelerate your engineering career.

Due to high interest in this position, we are specifically looking for recent graduates with strong A-Level results, particularly in Maths and Physics, alongside a relevant engineering degree.

The Company

An independent, industry-leading UK manufacturer specialising in high-performance electromechanical equipment. Known for innovation, precision, and quality, the company designs and builds bespoke engineering solutions for a global customer base.

The Role

  * Design and develop bespoke mechanical systems using SolidWorks

  * Support R&D activities including prototyping, testing, and product improvement

  * Work across the full product lifecycle from concept through to production

  * Collaborate with internal teams including electronics and production

  * Get hands-on with builds, testing, and shop floor problem-solving

  * Support continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  * A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline)

  * Experience using SolidWorks (academic or industry)

  * A strong interest in design, development, and hands-on engineering

  * A proactive mindset and willingness to learn

  * Ideally some understanding of electromechanical systems

  * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  * Strong A-Level results in Maths and Physics (highly desirable due to demand)

Why Apply?

  * Opportunity to join a progressive and growing engineering business

  * SolidWorks training and course funding to support your development

  * Direct reporting line to the Engineering Director

  * Real opportunity to take ownership of projects as you develop

  * A varied role combining design, R&D, and practical engineering

If you're looking to kick-start or develop your career in a role where you can design, build, and innovate high-tech electromechanical equipment, we’d love to hear from you.

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