Job Title: Graduate Engineer
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Employment: Placement
Salary: Competitive
HydraForce, operating from our purpose-built facility in Birmingham, UK, is a global designer and manufacturer of motion control systems and the world s leading manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves and custom hydraulic integrated circuits, as well as electronic controls for a variety of off-highway industries
Job Description for Graduate Engineer:
Please note - this Graduate Placement is to start immediately and will be a 12-24 month placement based at our HydraForce, Birmingham facility
- To develop technical understanding working alongside technicians, engineers and leads.
- To provide support to the department under the guidance of experienced Engineers
- Support departments with the delivery of designated departmental projects, which will vary depending on the current business and department needs
- Develop a network of contacts within the company which will enhance your understanding and effectiveness throughout the placement
- Liaise with personnel at parent company, to control and co-ordinate new valve builds from USA
- Produce and maintain relevant internal documentation to company standards, ensuring they are clear, concise and understandable for all users
- Design and develop lean manufacturing cells, through analysis of process needs to include process assembly and test equipment.
- Design and develop assembly and testing fixtures to meet the departmental needs, liaising with the Manufacturing Services staff when required to arrange fabrication
- Support production by working closely with Team Leaders to fulfil requests for tooling and providing assistance where required
- Undertake training opportunities as they arise to enhance learning and contribute to professional development
Qualifications for Graduate Engineer:
- Completed engineering degree
- Computer literate, with sound knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Awareness of lean manufacturing techniques would be useful
- Understanding of manufacturing and production processes advantageous
- AutoCAD, Creo or any 3D Modeling software would be advantageous
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to work as effective member of team, collaborating where required to achieve optimum outcomes
- Experienced in managing projects, delivering on time and within budget
Interviews available immediately for most suitable Graduate Engineer candidates
Please note - this Graduate Placement is to start immediately and will be a 12-24 month placement based at our HydraForce, Birmingham facility
