Graduate Mechanical Engineer (2027 start)

<p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="dfrah-0-0"> <h3 class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dfrah-0-0"><strong><span data-offset-key="dfrah-0-0"><span data-text="true">Introduction</span></span></strong></h3> <p class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dfrah-0-0"><span data-offset-key="24kq9-0-0"><span data-text="true">Are you a curious, creative and technically minded engineer excited by the opportunity to develop innovative solutions? Do you have a passion for&nbsp;</span></span><span class="style_handle__4nndx style_hasReplacements__2Gq83 style_feminine__2TtJP"><span data-offset-key="24kq9-1-0"><span data-text="true">understanding</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="24kq9-2-0"><span data-text="true"> technology, solving complex problems and turning ideas into real-world products?</span></span></p> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="3os01-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3os01-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3os01-0-0"><span data-text="true">Would you like to work on a diverse range of projects spanning the Industrial, Consumer, Energy, Sustainability, Healthcare and Defence sectors?</span></span></div> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="93fl2-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="93fl2-0-0">&nbsp;</div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="93fl2-0-0"><strong><span data-offset-key="93fl2-0-0"><span data-text="true">Successful candidates can join us between May and October 2027.</span></span></strong></div> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="3cvnq-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3cvnq-0-0"><strong><span data-offset-key="3cvnq-0-0"><span data-text="true">There is no deadline for this role, as we recruit on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.</span></span></strong></div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3cvnq-0-0">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="e2c1c-0-0"> <h3 class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e2c1c-0-0"><strong><span data-offset-key="e2c1c-0-0"><span data-text="true">Your role</span></span></strong></h3> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="5pvdf-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5pvdf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5pvdf-0-0"><span data-text="true">The Mechanics and Design Department undertakes the development of innovative devices, systems and equipment from concept to manufacture whilst addressing considerable technical and design considerations. </span></span></div> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="3dcki-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3dcki-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3dcki-0-0"><span data-text="true">We combine user-centred design, innovative mechanical engineering, ‘DfX’ (Design for X, eg. Manufacture, Assembly, Cost etc.) </span></span><span class="style_handle__4nndx style_hasReplacements__2Gq83 style_masculine__1PshY"><span data-offset-key="3dcki-1-0"><span data-text="true">principles</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="3dcki-2-0"><span data-text="true">, a rigorous systems engineering approach and broad industry experience to form a powerful development team.</span></span></div> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="d8hr2-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d8hr2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d8hr2-0-0"><span data-text="true">Our work ranges from complete product developments from concept to market, through to specialist consulting in technology, strategy, development processes and manufacturing.</span></span></div> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="evfqa-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="evfqa-0-0"><span data-offset-key="evfqa-0-0"><span data-text="true">Projects span mechanical engineering, fluidics and thermal systems, product design, manufacturing engineering, industrialisation and supply chain development.</span></span></div> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="1ahe2-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1ahe2-0-0">&nbsp;</div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1ahe2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1ahe2-0-0"><span data-text="true">Some examples of some of our more recent exciting and varied projects we have worked on include:</span></span></div> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="3uid9-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3uid9-0-0"> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/project/sophisticated-emergency-ventilator-for-the-uk-government/"><span data-offset-key="3uid9-0-0"><span data-text="true">UK G’ment: An emergency ventilator for COVID-19 patients, approved by the MHRA and with supply chain secured.</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/award-winning-wearable-transforms-theme-park-experience/">Accesso Technology Group: Award-winning smart wearable for theme park guests.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/project/data-driven-technology-for-personalised-wine-blending/"><span data-text="true">Vinfusion: An app&nbsp;</span><span class="style_handle__4nndx style_hasReplacements__2Gq83 style_masculine__1PshY"><span data-offset-key="250kt-1-0"><span data-text="true">lead</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="250kt-2-0"><span data-text="true"> personalised wine blending and dispensing device with a touch of theatre.</span></span></a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="9fq05-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9fq05-0-0">&nbsp;</div> <h3 class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9fq05-0-0"><strong><span data-offset-key="9fq05-0-0"><span data-text="true">What you'll be doing</span></span></strong></h3> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="35m2s-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="35m2s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="35m2s-0-0"><span data-text="true">This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer with the goals and intent to achieve excellent results within highly demanding industries under commercial and time constraints. You will be using your technical skills to contribute to product development projects with </span></span><span class="style_handle__4nndx style_hasReplacements__2Gq83 style_feminine__2TtJP"><span data-offset-key="35m2s-1-0"><span data-text="true">support</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="35m2s-2-0"><span data-text="true"> and guidance from seniors; from initial idea generation through to the delivery and manufacturing </span></span><span class="style_handle__4nndx style_hasReplacements__2Gq83 style_feminine__2TtJP"><span data-offset-key="35m2s-3-0"><span data-text="true">support</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="35m2s-4-0"><span data-text="true"> for market ready products. This may include:</span></span></div> </div> <ul class="public-DraftStyleDefault-ul" data-offset-key="4s0bs-0-0"> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="4s0bs-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4s0bs-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4s0bs-0-0"><span data-text="true">Researching emerging technologies, markets and user needs.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="a6hvj-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="a6hvj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="a6hvj-0-0"><span data-text="true">Taking part in concept generation and problem-solving workshops.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="fu90n-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fu90n-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fu90n-0-0"><span data-text="true">Evaluating ideas using engineering </span></span><span class="style_handle__4nndx style_hasReplacements__2Gq83 style_masculine__1PshY"><span data-offset-key="fu90n-1-0"><span data-text="true">analysis</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="fu90n-2-0"><span data-text="true">, simulation tools (including CFD and FEA where appropriate) and experimental evidence.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="cmvev-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cmvev-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cmvev-0-0"><span data-text="true">Preparing detailed designs from system level through to component level.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="dd9i-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dd9i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dd9i-0-0"><span data-text="true">Applying DfX </span></span><span class="style_handle__4nndx style_hasReplacements__2Gq83 style_masculine__1PshY"><span data-offset-key="dd9i-1-0"><span data-text="true">principles</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dd9i-2-0"><span data-text="true"> including manufacture, assembly, cost, quality and reliability.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="43d81-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="43d81-0-0"><span data-offset-key="43d81-0-0"><span data-text="true">Contributing to the development of manufacturing and industrialisation solutions.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="6ieje-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6ieje-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6ieje-0-0"><span data-text="true">Manufacturing parts and assemblies, either hands-on or by liaising with suppliers.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="73mrd-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="73mrd-0-0"><span data-offset-key="73mrd-0-0"><span data-text="true">Testing prototypes and designs to ensure they meet client and end-user needs.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="d7khj-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d7khj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d7khj-0-0"><span data-text="true">Analysing test data to gain insights into design, system and process performance.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="4ps1o-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4ps1o-0-0"><span class="style_handle__4nndx style_hasReplacements__2Gq83 style_feminine__2TtJP"><span data-offset-key="4ps1o-0-0"><span data-text="true">Supporting</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="4ps1o-1-0"><span data-text="true"> products through development, manufacture and launch.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="5bvtq-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5bvtq-0-0">&nbsp;</div> <h3 class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5bvtq-0-0"><strong><span data-offset-key="5bvtq-0-0"><span data-text="true">What you can bring</span></span></strong></h3> </div> <ul class="public-DraftStyleDefault-ul" data-offset-key="bvq3t-0-0"> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="bvq3t-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bvq3t-0-0"><span data-text="true">An excellent academic record studying towards, or having completed, a relevant engineering degree&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="bvq3t-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bvq3t-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bvq3t-0-0"><span data-text="true">An interest in one or more of the following areas: mechanical engineering, product design, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, robotics, CAD, DfX, manufacturing engineering, prototyping or testing.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="aeir3-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="aeir3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="aeir3-0-0"><span data-text="true">Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients and suppliers.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="fhgh9-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fhgh9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fhgh9-0-0"><span data-text="true">The ability to use maths, physics and engineering fundamentals to solve complex problems.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="8uoe5-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8uoe5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8uoe5-0-0"><span data-text="true">A passion for designing elegant and effective engineering solutions.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="44lqp-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="44lqp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="44lqp-0-0"><span data-text="true">The ability to obtain and evaluate simulated or empirical data to inform engineering </span></span><span class="style_handle__4nndx style_hasReplacements__2Gq83 style_masculine__1PshY"><span data-offset-key="44lqp-1-0"><span data-text="true">decisions</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="44lqp-2-0"><span data-text="true">.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="628f2-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="628f2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="628f2-0-0"><span data-text="true">You do not need to be an expert in all of these areas. Along with your CV, please describe which areas of this job advertisement resonate most with you and why (eg manufacturing vs&nbsp;</span></span><span class="style_handle__4nndx style_hasReplacements__2Gq83 style_masculine__1PshY"><span data-offset-key="628f2-1-0"><span data-text="true">analytical</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="628f2-2-0"><span data-text="true"> problem solving), what you feel you can bring to Cambridge Consultants, and any achievements that you are particularly proud of.</span></span></div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="628f2-0-0">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="4gf4p" data-offset-key="3cv8s-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3cv8s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3cv8s-0-0"><span data-text="true">We welcome applications from final-year students, recent graduates and candidates with relevant industrial, academic or research experience. We are as interested in your ability to learn quickly as we are in your experience.</span></span></div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>By submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. You acknowledge that the organisation reserves the right to verify the information supplied.</strong><br></p> <hr> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p></div>

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