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Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Apply locations Wantage time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR25_000004
Safety is everything
Let us introduce the role:
We are currently recruiting for a Junior Mechanical Engineer. Reporting to the Senior Mechanical Engineer, in this role you will support existing radar designs and develop new ones as part of Navtech's cutting-edge and constantly evolving product portfolio. You will support the activities of the hardware team by applying your theoretical and conceptual knowledge to practical applications in order to produce components that fit customer requirements and are compliant to all specifications.
A bit about us:
We're a top-notch innovator and award-winning designer of radar solutions used in the commercial sector. Our ground-breaking technology is utilised by clients all over the world. All our cutting-edge solutions are designed and developed by our in-house R&D teams.
Our parent company Halma plc is a global group of life-saving technology companies. Our collaboration ensures we can continue to deliver the most advanced safety and security solutions in the market solidifying our mantra of ‘Safety is everything’.
Locations:
We have 2 work locations in South Oxfordshire – One at our Grove facility which is located in a new building on the recently developed Grove Business Park, and one in Ardington less than 10 minutes away within an easy commute from areas of Reading, Swindon, Newbury and Oxford.
Key Accountabilities
* Designing, creating, and testing of radar components and subsystems.
* Creation and iteration of jigs and fixtures.
* Producing technical drawings, schematics and diagrams for parts and sub-assemblies.
* Writing, amending, and reviewing of; build and test instructions, Bill of Materials and department processes.
* Providing technical support across departments – for example, identifying causes of failures and providing appropriate solutions.
* Collaborate effectively with engineering team members and cross-functional groups to meet business needs.
* Conducting product testing on and off-site, documenting test results.
* Clear and concise delivery of information and methodical handling of information.
* Adhere to company and department processes.
* Contributing to ongoing product development.
What are we looking for?
* Confident Problem solver – able to apply a range of principles and concepts to arrive at creative and compliant solutions.
* Curious – asks questions and provides constructive feedback where necessary.
* Able to interpret and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
* Collaborative – able to work independently but also comfortable working within the hardware team and cross-functionally.
* At least HNC L4 or equivalent qualification.
* Basic competency of CAD software (ideally SolidWorks).
What's in it for you?
We have a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
* Flexible working with the option of working a 9-day fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 25 days annual leave.
* Buy/sell holiday scheme.
* Parental leave up to 14 weeks full pay.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Electric vehicle car scheme.
* Company shares scheme.
* 5% employer pension contributions.
* GP24 which gives you the option to have a phone/video consultation with a GP at a time and day that suits you.
* YuLife app that rewards you for daily activities which you can redeem as vouchers, discounts or charity donations.
* Gym discounts.
* Referral scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
Our Values:
Our values are what make our company what it is. They are created by our teams, for our team.
EXCELLENCE
PROGRESSION
COLLABORATION
CUSTOMER
We are always looking for the right people so, even if you don’t feel that you tick every box, if you feel that the role and the company would be a good fit for you then please get in touch with us.
About Us
We are a world-leading innovator, award-winning designer and manufacturer of commercially deployed radar solutions. Our ground-breaking technology is utilised by clients across industry sectors, including Security Surveillance, Industrial Automation and Traffic Safety.
We have harnessed the power of the latest radar technology for commercial applications, offering cost-effective solutions of the highest quality. Renowned for investing heavily in innovation, research and development, we have earned an unrivalled reputation for products that are high performance, robust and extremely reliable. Our systems are often used in mission-critical applications where safety and security are vital.
We are a fast-growing business, with a family-feel culture and an unquenchable passion to innovate. We are proud to have the finest brains in the industry, with unrivalled levels of experience, imagining, building and deploying the smartest systems that the world trusts.
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