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Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Portsmouth
2 weeks ago
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JOB- Graduate Mechanical Engineer    

LOCATION- Portsmouth     

TERM- Permanent    

SALARY- £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience     

My client is a specialist manufacturer within the Aerospace industry. They are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth on a permanent basis.    

The Graduate Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
Degree BSc / BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or similar 
0-2 years or more industry experience
Proficiency with 3D CAD software- ideally SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD etc. 
Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
Any previous experience working with machinery and automated systems would be beneficial  
Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Be keen to develop with a company long term
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office   
The Graduate Mechanical Engineer role will involve:
Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
Seeing through design projects from concept through to completion
Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
Creating component and assembly models to satisfy customer requirements
Liaising with manufacturing providers
Producing the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
Updating 3D models and drawings
Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
Checking drawings for sign off
Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects 
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible

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