Graduate Mechanical EngineerSittingbournec.£ + Excellent Long-Term Development + benefits PWR Points of Contact: Emily Powell & Sammy Messenger Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Are you a mechanically minded engineering graduate who wants more than just sitting behind a CAD screen all day? We're recruiting for a growing manufacturing business looking for a bright, driven Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team in a varied, hands-on role with genuine long-term progression. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys understanding how things work in the real world - someone interested in manufacturing processes, quality, continuous improvement and problem solving, rather than purely design-based engineering. You'll work closely with production, quality and technical teams, helping new products move through manufacturing, supporting process improvements, updating engineering documentation and getting involved in day-to-day engineering challenges on the shop floor. The role offers excellent exposure across: Process engineering Manufacturing engineering Quality and continuous improvement Technical documentation NPI / new product introduction Shop floor engineering support We're looking for someone who: Has a degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automotive or General Engineering Can read engineering drawings Has some CAD knowledge Wants to build a long-term career within engineering and manufacturing Is proactive, organised and keen to learn Enjoys being hands-on and working closely with people across the business What's in it for you? A genuinely varied engineering role with exposure across multiple areas of the business The chance to develop practical, real-world engineering experience rather than being pigeonholed early in your career Close mentoring and support from experienced engineers Long-term progression opportunities within a growing technical environment A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture where personality and attitude matter The opportunity to build a strong foundation within process and manufacturing engineering - ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term engineering career Early finish every Friday! APPLY ONLINE NOW - Interviews to be held immediately.