Graduate Engineer

Work Schedule: 4-day week, 32 hours (Monday Thursday)

About the Company:
A cutting-edge leading robotics company based in Nottingham, at the forefront of robotic technology innovation. Specialises in advanced robot metrology and tooling solutions, serving the aerospace and high-value manufacturing industries.

Role Overview:

This Graduate Engineer position offers a balance of hands-on technical work and customer-facing activities, making it ideal for someone eager to learn and grow in a high-tech, customer-focused environment

• Execution of Customer Orders 
  • Focused on the company's products, such as robotic drilling, inspection, and guidance systems.
  • Responsibilities include developing measurement plans, robot simulation, metrology, system setups, and customer-facing activities (e.g., demonstrations, training, support).
  • This aspect of the role is hands-on, often involving travel and long hours, with on-the-job training.
• Digital Product Engineering:
  • Involves product development, specifically CAD and simulation.
  • Initial tasks will include overseeing the manufacture of specific company products and supporting documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Growth and Adoption:
   • Support the business's growth by driving the adoption of the company's technology and delivering standard products to the market.
2. Customer-Facing Activities:
   • Engage with customers through demonstrations, training, technical support, and project coordination.
   • First-line support for customers until the system is accepted.
3. Technical Liaison:
   • Serve as a technical contact with suppliers, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and operational.
4. Best Practices Development:
   • Update and share best practices for using the company's equipment internally and externally.
5. Project Coordination:
   • Coordinate various phases of projects to ensure smooth delivery and customer satisfaction.
6. Ancillary Responsibilities:
   • Pre-sales support through simulations and demos.
   • Product testing and debugging.
   • Participation in new R&D programs.

Qualifications:

• Essential:
  • Graduate in Mechanical Engineering or similar applicable subject.
  • Proficient in English.
  • Driving license.
• Desirable:
  • Knowledge and experience with CAD/simulation.
  • Practical competence with both tools and computers.
  • Good presentation skills.

Competencies:

• Functional:
  • Ability to train other engineers.
  • Competency in reading technical drawings.
  • Independent work capability.
  • Commercial empathy and the ability to convert customer needs into sales.
• Core:
  • Proactivity: Act swiftly and creatively to resolve issues.
  • Knowledge-Seeking: Continuous self-improvement and sharing knowledge.
  • Communication: Think innovatively, listen well, and communicate effectively.
  • Integrity: Display diligence, sincerity, and respect for others.

Training and Development:

• The role includes training in both metrology setups, design, and robot simulation, ensuring that the skills learned are applicable across both areas of responsibility.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary
• A unique 4-day work week (32 hours), providing a healthy work-life balance
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Excellent training
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• The chance to work on innovative projects with real-world impact

This is a great place for a talented engineering graduate to begin their career and be fully supported and involved!   If you are interested and feel your skills and qualifications are a good match for them,  please apply now and we will recommend you!