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Are you a curious and creatively minded graduate mechanical engineer looking for exciting and fulfilling experiences? Do you have a passion for understanding technology and a methodical approach to solving tough problems? Would you like to work on a wide selection of products for clients in the Industrial, Consumer, Energy and Defence industries?
There is no deadline for this application so please apply as soon as possible if this role is of interest. Start date is flexible: June to October 2023.
Role Description
The Mechanics and Design Department undertakes the development of innovative devices and equipment from concept to manufacture whilst addressing considerable technical and design problems.
We combine user centred design, innovative mechanical engineering, a rigorous systematic approach to problem solving and a broad base of industry experience to form a powerful development team. Our work ranges from undertaking complete product developments from concept to market, to providing consulting services for our clients on their technology, strategy or development processes.
Specific Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate mechanical engineer with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results within highly demanding industries under tough commercial and time constraints.
You will be using your technical skills to contribute to product development projects with support and guidance from seniors; from initial idea generation through to the delivery and manufacturing support for market ready products. This may include:
- Carrying out research into cutting edge technologies and markets
- Taking part in concept generation and problem-solving workshops
- Evaluating ideas using evidence from modelling (CFD & FEA) or experimentally obtained evidence
- Preparation of detailed designs, from system to component level
- Manufacturing of parts and assemblies, hands-on or by liaising with suppliers
- Testing of designs to ensure they meet the client’s and end customers’ needs
Requirements
A successful graduate mechanical engineer in the Mechanics and Design Department will have a strong ability to:
- Communicate with peers and clients to understand their problems and present your solutions
- Use maths and physics to solve complex engineering problems
- Design elegant solutions to client’s problems
- Obtain and analyse simulated/empirical test data to gain insights into design performance
Why Cambridge Consultants
Cambridge Consultants creates exciting and novel breakthroughs in technology and products. We help our clients achieve the kind of game-changing leap forward that will transform their whole business.
At the heart of what we do are talented and motivated multi-disciplinary teams empowered to create cutting edge technologies and systems to solve difficult problems for our clients.
We recognise and celebrate individual talent and we understand the importance of letting individuals be just that. Our people are here to do the best work of their lives and our job is to provide the platform for them to do it. That means letting people pursue the projects that interest them and develop their career in whatever direction they choose.
We’re committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We believe that diversity can only flourish when everyone feels included and has a sense of belonging.
We value all people regardless of gender (or gender reassignment), age, disability, race, ethnic origin, parental status, language, religion, marital status or sexual orientation.
Benefits
As a graduate, you'll start your career doing the work that interests you most. Where you go from there is up to you. We give you the freedom to follow your interests and steer your own career in the direction you want, providing you with all of the support, mentoring and training you need.
- Good salaries, based on merit and reviewed annually
- Bonus scheme in addition to basic salary
- Flexible working hours
- Excellent career development and training opportunities
- Free lunches and refreshments
- Private medical insurance and company sickness scheme
- Pension scheme including free life assurance
- 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays
- Assistance in relocation if applicable
- Active social committee
- Well equipped and pleasantly situated building on the Cambridge Science Park
- Above all, real responsibility for real business problems, with good career prospects based on merit
