Mechanical Engineer; Junior

Join a fast moving, site-based environment where you’ll rotate through core functions and drive tangible improvements from day one. You’ll contribute to energy, quality, productivity, and sustainability outcomes on the factory floor supported by hands on mentorship and real project ownership (not job shadowing).

Key Functions:

1. Automation & Control

• Automation projects and process control improvements
• Data-driven monitoring and optimisation (OEE, downtime, scrap, energy)

2. Breakdown Reduction & Reliability

• Root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring breakdowns
• Preventative maintenance improvement and failure prevention
• Practical troubleshooting of mechanical/process issues

3. Operational Performance & Process Improvement

• Cycle-time reduction and productivity improvement
• Scrap reduction and quality improvement initiatives
• Vision-system and inspection improvement projects

4. Factory and Engineering Exposure

• Material flow and logistics optimisation
• Utilities systems: chillers, cooling towers, water circulation, compressed air
• Hydraulics, injection moulding processes, and manufacturing best practices

Key Requirements:

• BEng / BSc (Mechanical) – 6 months+ experience
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to work in a factory environment

Advantageous:

• Exposure to CAD (Solid Works / Inventor / Fusion / etc.)
• Data analysis skills (Excel, Power BI, Python, etc.)
• Any industrial/manufacturing project exposure (including internships, vacation work)