Are you a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer, who is looking to work in a fast paced, global market leading company? Here at Innovative Technology, we have an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join our site-based Mechanical team at our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The role overview: This hands-on role involves the designing of electro-mechanical products, building prototypes, and thoroughly testing and refining the designs. Finalised designs will be made ready for production, customer integration and sales. Responsibilities of our Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer: Design new products and product improvements from the initial "sketch" phase through to manufacture Build and test prototypes to assess performance, safety, quality and manufacturability. Then iterate the design to make improvements Optimise designs to ensure they are cost-effective and align with company processes and document standards Work closely with stakeholders to ensure the product integrates into their specific environments and systems Essential Skills & Experience: Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Production or Design Engineering or a vocational equivalent Competent with CAD and document control systems Knowledge of mechanical mechanisms and design Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection moulding, assembly and materials Approachable, good communicator and able to collaborate with others Your Package & Perks: A competitive salary Flexible working hours 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year Educational Sponsorship Informal dress code Paid breaks, with premium free hot drinks Enhanced Pension Contribution Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave & pay Healthcare Insurance (including dental) Wellbeing support Life Insurance Income Protection Insurance Free secure parking Electric Car Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Onsite electric car charging points We’re Innovative… Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 170 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub. From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies. By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links. We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application. What’s next? If you’re seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer role and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you. A better way Through our people, drive and commitment we push boundaries to deliver innovative products and services. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, our selection process is thorough and may take up to two months to complete. We appreciate your patience as we give every candidate's profile the attention it deserves. This is a two-part interview process, starting with a brief telephone screening followed by a formal site-based interview.