Graduate Engineer
JOB_53903954790480Job type
PermanentLocation
NewryWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical EngineeringIndustry
EngineeringPay
£28,000 - £30,000Closing date
15 May 2026
Graduate Engineer
The Role
As a Graduate Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers and production teams, gaining exposure across manufacturing, design support, quality and continuous improvement. This role is designed to develop your technical skills and prepare you for a successful engineering career within a growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day engineering and manufacturing activities within a CNC production environment
- Assist with interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements
- Support process improvement and efficiency initiatives across machining operations
- Liaise with production, quality and engineering teams to support delivery targets
- Assist with problem-solving activities related to machining, tooling and process optimisation
- Support documentation, work instructions and quality records
- Gain exposure to CNC machining processes, tooling, materials and inspection techniques
- Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
About You
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree (or final year student) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong interest in precision engineering
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Good understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and basic CAD exposure (desirable)
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to take on responsibility and develop technical capability
- Positive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset
What’s on Offer?
- Graduate-level role with structured on-the-job training and mentoring
- Exposure to high-precision manufacturing and CNC engineering
- Opportunity to develop a long-term career within a growing engineering business
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive working environment with clear progression opportunities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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