Graduate Product Engineer
Location: Bournemouth Area
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 + Benefits
Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in the Bournemouth area, is seeking a Graduate Product Engineer to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate, or someone in the early stages of their career, to develop their skills within a highly technical manufacturing environment
Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, the successful candidate will support the introduction of new products into manufacturing, helping to ensure a smooth transition from design and development through to full-scale production. The role will involve working with advanced manufacturing processes and composite materials, making it an ideal opportunity for candidates with an interest in innovative product development and engineerin
g.
Key Responsibilit
* iesSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from concept through to production laun
* ch.Assist in the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new and existing produc
* ts.Work closely with design, manufacturing, production, and quality teams throughout the product lifecyc
* le.Support the development and manufacture of products incorporating composite materia
* ls.Create and maintain engineering documentation, including work instructions, process flows, bills of materials, and manufacturing recor
* ds.Assist with prototype builds, product trials, and validation activiti
* es.Investigate and help resolve technical and manufacturing issu
* es.Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and product performan
* ce.Support project planning activities to ensure key milestones and deadlines are achiev
* ed.Analyse engineering and production data to support decision-making and product improvemen
ts.
Candidate Requirem
* entsDegree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipl
* ine.An interest in new product development, manufacturing, and engineering proje
* cts.Knowledge of engineering principles gained through academic studies, placements, internships, or project w
* ork.An understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes would be advantage
* ous.Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentat
* ion.Strong analytical and problem-solving ski
* lls.Proficient in Microsoft Office applicati
* ons.Excellent communication and interpersonal ski
* lls.Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced manufacturing environm
ent.
Pa
* ckageSalary of £30,000 - £3
* 2,00025 days annual leave plus Bank Hol
* idays4.5-day working week (37 h
* ours)Company pension s
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