Graduate R&D Engineer

ABOUT

Rubberatkins’ Research and Development Engineers are fundamental to the sustaining and innovation of our products and technical capabilities which support the organisation’s continuing growth. This position is an exciting opportunity to join our accredited graduate scheme and directly contribute to the design, development, and testing of our products alongside industry leading engineers.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AT RUBBERATKINS

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced engineers who bring our products from customer brief to conceptual design through to testing and into manufacturing. All while ensuring continual commitment to our quality and reliability standards. You will also gain experience in researching and trialling novel concepts and solutions to complex challenges and work collaboratively with other departments in order to strengthen and maintain our global reputation.

WHAT YOU NEED

• A master’s degree in an Engineering Discipline
• A willingness to learn and commitment to Continuing Personal Development
• Excellent problem-solving skills

• A desire to work within a fast-paced environment

WHAT YOU WILL GET

Rubberatkins can offer their graduates a comprehensive and structure opportunity to develop as a confident engineer whilst developing a robust and varied technical skill set. Our diverse and experienced engineering team will be on hand to support and encourage your growth from day one while giving you hands-on exposure to high level engineering challenges and projects. Our MPDS scheme gives graduates the opportunity to build a cross functional understanding of the organization through departmental placements and to evidence their learning through the submission of quarterly reports to the IMeche.

In addition to the above, graduates can benefit from:

• 2.30pm finishes on Fridays
• 37.5-hour week - Monday to Thursday (0830 - 1700) Friday (0830 - 1430)

• 33 days annual leave
• Additional loyalty days
• Christmas Shutdown
• Life Insurance
• Access to online GP Services

• Pension Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Parking
• Professional subscriptions and further study support
• Relocation Packages (Ts&Cs Apply)

YOUR CAREER AT RUBBERATKINS

Upon successful completion of the two-year graduate scheme, you will be promoted into an R&D Engineer role and be on an accelerated and structured route to CEng status.

Full job description can be provided on request.