Graduate Engineer

Job Title: Graduate Engineer

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Employment: Placement

Salary: Competitive

Hydra Force, operating from our purpose-built facility in Birmingham, UK, is a global designer and manufacturer of motion control systems and the world’s leading manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves and custom hydraulic integrated circuits, as well as electronic controls for a variety of off‑highway industries.

Job Description for Graduate Engineer:

Please note - this Graduate Placement is to start immediately and will be a 12‑24 month placement based at our Hydra Force, Birmingham facility.

• To develop technical understanding working alongside technicians, engineers and leads.
• To provide support to the department under the guidance of experienced Engineers.
• Support departments with the delivery of designated departmental projects, which will vary depending on the current business and department needs.
• Develop a network of contacts within the company which will enhance your understanding and effectiveness throughout the placement.
• Liaise with personnel at parent company, to control and co‑ordinate new valve builds from USA.
• Produce and maintain relevant internal documentation to company standards, ensuring they are clear, concise and understandable for all users.
• Design and develop lean manufacturing cells, through analysis of process needs to include process assembly and test equipment.
• Design and develop assembly and testing fixtures to meet the departmental needs, liaising with the Manufacturing Services staff when required to arrange fabrication.
• Support production by working closely with Team Leaders to fulfil requests for tooling and providing assistance where required.
• Undertake training opportunities as they arise to enhance learning and contribute to professional development.

• Completed engineering degree.
• Computer literate, with sound knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Awareness of lean manufacturing techniques would be useful.
• Understanding of manufacturing and production processes advantageous.
• AutoCAD, Creo or any 3D modeling software would be advantageous.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work as effective member of team, collaborating where required to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Experienced in managing projects, delivering on time and within budget.

Interviews available immediately for most suitable Graduate Engineer candidates.

Please note - this Graduate Placement is to start immediately and will be a 12‑24 month placement based at our Hydra Force, Birmingham facility.