Graduate Engineer

**(GRADUATE) ENGINEER**

**Tipton, West Midlands**

**c. £28~30k**

For over 30 years, The company has been one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of very narrow aisle (VNA) material handling equipment.

They design, manufacture and market the award-winning Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks at the company’s UK manufacturing plant based in Great Bridge, Tipton.

As part of our future plans to grow our business worldwide, we are looking to recruit a (Graduate) Engineer to join our team on a permanent and full time basis.Reporting directly to the Engineering Director you will play a key role in the future developmentof our products and business.

The Role:
You will be involved in the design and development of the next generation of material handling equipment, taking into account:

- ease of assembly;
- cost of manufacture;
- ease of servicing;
- latest advances in technology.

You should possess knowledge of:

- mechanical systems (gears, bearings etc );
- hydraulic systems (valves, cylinders etc )
- fabrication & assembly processes;
- design & drafting (AutoCAD 2D &3D);
- production processes.

It would be desirable if you have knowledge of:

- electrical/electronic components, circuits and control systems.

You are likely to have graduated in General, Mechanical or Design engineering or a related discipline and have at least 2 years experience in a relevant position.
- a good general education with an appropriate degree or similar experience.
- appropriate knowledge as detailed above;
- familiar with the use of common software packages (Office etc)
- an appreciation of financial matters
- an ability to communicate at all levels, both verbally and in writing;
- an ability to undertake complex work in a planned and systematic manner;
- a self-starter, reliable, energetic and hardworking
- ‘Hands on’ with a range of practical skills
- able to display initiative
- flexible and enthusiastic
- a team player;
- able to work independently and on own initiative within specified guidelines or processes