Job Title: Trainee Production & Technical Procurement Engineer Salary: £26,000-£32,000 Location: Stoke Mandeville, near Aylesbury About Us: Gibbs Gears is a leading precision engineering company, specialising in complex transmission and drivetrain systems for aerospace, defence, motorsport, and advanced technology sectors. Known for our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we’re a trusted partner across various high-tech industries. Position Overview: We are looking for a motivated trainee with SolidWorks CAD experience and an interest in process engineering and technical procurement. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work in production engineering while supporting our technical procurement functions within a dynamic and innovative company. Key Responsibilities: SolidWorks Design & Modelling: Create and assist with stage drawings and manufacturing layouts. Technical Procurement: Build relationships with suppliers, manage purchase orders, track costs, and adapt to market changes. Process Engineering: Collaborate on production readiness studies, support feasibility analysis, and improve manufacturing processes. Quotation & Procurement Support: Assist in providing quotations for materials and support engineering decision-making. Production Readiness Studies (PRS): Help ensure components are production-ready with comprehensive documentation. Qualifications: Experience: min 2 years experience using SolidWorks designing and modelling; interest in technical procurement is highly desirable. Education: A degree or diploma in mechanical or manufacturing engineering is preferred. Technical Skills: Understanding of machining and MRP systems is a plus. Soft Skills: Strong communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving. Why Join Us? Hands-on experience in both engineering and procurement. Career growth opportunities in a high-tech, fast-paced sector. Competitive salary: £26,000-£32,000 per year. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), company pension, training passport, and conference tickets. Employee benefits include reward card, team socials, free parking, refreshments, and more. Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Become part of a company dedicated to pushing world-class manufacturing standards Ref: JEGibbs-006