Graduate Engineer Mechanical Engineering (UK)
Location: United Kingdom
Join a talented and ambitious global engineering consultancy specialising in the rapid engineering and development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems and associated technologies, working directly and collaboratively with automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, aerospace, defence, OEMs, Tier-1s and industry research bodies through our technical centres in North America, the UK and India.
Our values
Drive
We constantly strive to redefine the standards of excellence in everything we do. Working with energy and enthusiasm to deliver and achieve results for our customers and ourselves.
Innovation
We thrive on challenges and encourage our people to push the boundaries of conventional thinking, to seek our new possibilities and have the confidence to pursue creative solutions.
Collaboration
We depend on honest, open relationships built on trust, always aiming to do the right thing by each other, our people, our customers and our community. We embrace mistakes and learn from them. We enjoy and celebrate what we do together.
Expertise
We are passionate about our people and the knowledge, skills, ideas and capabilities that each employee brings. We share knowledge freely and support and develop each other’s strengths so we can succeed together.
What we can offer
Pay
- Competitive salary
- Annual salary reviews
- Bonus (discretionary)
Benefits
- 25 days holiday & holiday purchase scheme
- Half day Fridays (Monday to Thursday 8.25 hours, Friday 4.5 hours)
- Private healthcare
- EV Car Scheme (after completion of probation period)
- Life Assurance (after completion of probation period)
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Free parking
- Free fruit and drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate)
- Funded family summer BBQ & Christmas party
- Flexible start & finish
Culture
- People-oriented environment where you can be yourself and realise your full potential
What will you be doing
As a Graduate Engineer supported by our highly experienced Engineering teams you will learn to apply and develop your technical knowledge, immediately contributing to the successful delivery of interesting and challenging projects for a wide variety of customers, markets and sectors. You will be looking to develop into a self-motivated, innovative multi-skilled engineer, adept at solving complex problems with a positive approach. You will need to have high levels of initiative and attention to detail whilst working to tight deadlines.
Key responsibilities
- Working within the Mechanical Engineering Team, you will work immediately on consultancy projects for leading OEM and Tier 1 customers with support from highly experienced staff
- Utilising state of the art simulation techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype transmission, driveline and actuation systems
- Responsible for the delivery of technical work within projects of all sizes, working independently and as part of teams
- Effectively managing your own time and balancing workload on multiple tasks
- Engineering through design tools, calculations, analysis, simulation, drawings and technical reporting
- A natural collaborator, able to build and manage effective working relationships with your direct team, colleagues and customers
- Working to develop and understanding of and contribute to the operation of a consultancy business
- Working with colleagues to develop capability initiatives, sharing ideas and supporting the Mechanical Engineering function
- Strive to continuously improve individual performance through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
- Taking responsibility for your own continual development
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
- Acting as a role model for DSD’s values and professional standards
- Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers as an ambassador of DSD
- Communicating actively and effectively internally and externally
- Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
- Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business
- Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company
- Being fully aware of and actively complying with DSD’s policies and procedures
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of the role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills of the role holder. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at DSD’s discretion.
What you will need
- Degree or higher in mechanical engineering or related discipline to 2:1 or above
- Ability to apply knowledge to new challenges from a first principles basis
- An aptitude for solving engineering problems, and experience in finding supporting resources
- Able to follow key engineering processes and procedures
- High level of numeracy, an ability to apply analytical approaches and strong problem-solving skills
- Able to quickly understand complex technical concepts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exposure to CAD software system (UG NX, Inventor, CATIA etc.)
- Exposure to analytical packages such as Matlab / Simulink, ANSYS, Hyperworks etc.
- Awareness of the commercial approach of a consultancy business will be advantageous
- Knowledge of powertrain or precision engineering principles
Our approach to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality
At Drive System Design we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and helps us deliver the best solutions to our customers.
We strive to create a recruitment process that is accessible to all, and we are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates with different needs. If you have any specific requirements or would like to disclose anything that may help us to ensure a positive experience during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Your application and any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We look forward to welcoming talented individuals from all backgrounds to join DSD!