Graduate Design & Development Engineer Who are we Surface Transforms are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials and the UK’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use. Here at Surface Transforms, our mission is to ‘Innovate and develop a sustainable, world leading, high performance braking system to push performance boundaries to new levels. Investing in our people and processes to empower and enable profitable success.’ Our Values: Leadership – Decisive, united together, acknowledging our success Collaboration – Empowering and challenging our entire team Communication – Thorough, inclusive, agile considered decisions Ambition – Resilience through brave and bold thinking Excellence – Striving to continuously improve our high standards Trust – Autonomy to develop and deliver, knowing you are fully supported We are looking for a passionate, driven and ambitious Graduate to join our established Engineering Design team, who specialise in designing some of the most exciting and innovative materials technology in our field. Under the guidance of our team of experienced engineers, we’ll equip you to undertake detailed design and analysis, defining and translating clients’ needs into reality. What you’ll be doing as our Graduate Design and Development Engineer: Product development – Work within the product design team to support brake component and system design, verification and launch activities. Design of product using CAD (PTC Creo), release of drawings, document control, drawings change control, stress and thermal analysis of brake components and the system. Product development – Support product testing activities, arranging product tests, conducting tests, reporting results. Manage own work – plan, coordinate and deliver projects work to agreed timescale. Develop engineering tools / calculation sheets / methodologies etc. to support the engineering processes. Support customer meetings as required. Support process development activities to improve performance and efficiency. Project areas you will cover during your programme: Product testing Aftermarket products Project Management OEM Products Sales / Manufacturing / Materials The Skills, Knowledge and Experience you will need as our Graduate Design and Development Engineer: Engineering calculations Product design Analytical thinking Problem solving Ability to work under pressure MS office proficient – Excel / Powerpoint / Word Report writing Excellent understanding of fundamental Mechanical Engineering subjects: Mathematics / mechanics / physics / materials / thermodynamics / fluid dynamics / automation / hydraulics / pneumatics etc. Demonstrate ability to work in an organized and structure manner. Team work on projects Need to have: Hons degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering/Automotive Engineering/Aeronautical Engineering or similar – 2.1 or higher Interest in automotive systems / technology. Nice to have: Previous experience working on vehicles / brake systems advantageous. Work experience beneficial. Brake engineering knowledge You’ll have these personal attributes: Analytical / conceptual thinking Problem solving Leadership Initiative Self-improvement What we’ll give you in return: Attractive salary 25 Days Annual Leave Bank holidays Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday Extra day Annual Leave for Graduation day Learning & Development opportunities Reward and recognition incentives for hard work, dedication and idea generation Employee appreciation events and celebrations A confidential employee assistance helpline covering physical and emotional support Jobs are promoted internally providing job transfer opportunities Death in service scheme Starting salary : £28,000 (Annual performance based pay review) Closing date is 30th April 2025, with an anticipated start date of Summer 2025. In order to be eligible for this opportunity, you need to have the right to work in the UK. Surface Transforms are an equally opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.