Graduate Development Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for you to kickstart your engineering career involving development projects in automotive, motorsport and low-carbon vehicle breakthrough technologies. We are looking for a Graduate Engineer who is passionate about thermal engineering, manufacturing, engineering design and innovation to join our project team based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire on a full-time basis.

Purpose of the Role

To support the Project Engineers with the design and implementation of engineering projects and tasks within the Project team, delivering the required project outputs and/or deliverables to the required specification, timings, and quality, whilst at all times working in accordance with Zircotec’s H&S requirements.

Current projects at Zircotec that the Graduate Engineer may be involved in include the development of bespoke ceramic coatings for the evolving hydrogen society, vehicle electrification and development of products suitable for automotive, motorsport, heavy duty vehicles, and others.

Responsibilities

• To develop novel processes, materials and materials to meet the specification of the application.

• To produce 2D and 3D CAD designs of fixtures, tooling and supporting components for processes.

• Bill of Materials generation and the relevant revision update management according to the project design specification.

• To liaise with suppliers and subcontractors contributing to the project deliverables.

• To assist with technical specifications for procuring equipment and materials required for associated projects or the Project department.

• To support with the assembly and testing of bespoke project machinery, parts and tooling, as well as bought in products or parts for correct functionality and/or dimensional accuracy.

• To support the Production and Maintenance departments with regards to production issues, automation, and fixture creation.

• To report on progress of ongoing tasks to the Engineering Manager.

• To contribute to Zircotec’s programme of continuous improvement.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• BEng, BSc, or higher qualification in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

• Completion of internships/placements and/or experience within an IMechE Formula Student team or similar extra-curricular activities are beneficial.

• Some experience in using 3D CAD packages and generating 2D drawings for the purpose of manufacture, Solidworks preferred but not essential.

• An understanding in rapid prototyping / R&D methods within a Scientific/Engineering environment.

• An understanding of traditional manufacturing methods such as sheet metal fabrication and machining.

• Proactive in initiating action when encountering challenges.

• The ability to work both independently and in a team.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Confidence to communicate both within the team and externally with clients and stakeholders on a technical level.

• Able to multitask across various tasks adhering to their respective priority requirements.

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the company. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by his/her manager.

About Zircotec

We are recognized and trusted heat management experts, providing ultra-high performance Ceramic Coating & Heat Shielding technologies to a variety of industries. Our solutions can be found within the Automotive OEM, Elite Motorsport, Industrial and Aftermarket sectors.

Originally located some seven miles south of our current factory, and operating as part of the Atomic Energy Research Establishment at Harwell, we provided a range of specialist plasma-sprayed coatings for nuclear applications…

https://zircotec.com/about-us/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abingdon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: GRADENG23