Graduate Mechanical Engineer | Oxford | £28,000 - £32,000pa plus a 4-day week every other & benefits: MARS Recruitment is exclusively recruiting a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join a world leader in the design and manufacturing of scientific instrumentation. You will gain fantastic exposure to a highly technical team; you will have the opportunity to run your projects and will have the opportunity to (and will be encouraged to) work within their approved IMechE MPDS programme to achieve Chartered Engineer status. Only British Citizens, ILR or EU settlement apply, our client is not able to hire candidates on Visa’s or require sponsorship. This would really suit a Mechanical Engineering Graduate who wants to develop their experience on the design and drawing elements into the workplace. Areas of interest include thermal management, thermal and vibrational stability, ultra-high precision motion and ultra-high vacuum compatibility. Your key responsibilities will be: Mechanical concept design of high stability systems, involving high precision movements and control feedback. Interpreting customer requirements and translating them into cost effective and elegant solutions. Participating in design and product review processes. Providing back up calculations and analyses for proposed design solutions. Communication with customers and assisting them in the development of solutions that will exceed their expectations. Communication with vendors and subcontractors with the aim of identifying leading edge technologies, materials, and processes. Maintain a flexible attitude and approach to changing priorities and requirements. About you: The successful Graduate Mechanical Engineer will need to be degree educated in Mechanical Engineering. The following experience and skills are essential criteria: A high level of enthusiasm for mechanical design and design analysis where the company will endeavour to develop the capability. A professional approach to working with customers, work colleagues and management. Experience in using 3D modelling and CAD packages (e.g., Solid Edge) would be advantageous. Our client is offering an excellent salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday, contributory pension, life insurance, relaxed and flexible working environment. Every other week you will be able to take up on a 4-day working week. If this Graduate Mechanical Engineer role sounds of interest, please send in an application to Lee at MARS recruitment. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)