Graduate Mechanical Engineer

GraduateJobs • Graduate • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom • £26,000 - £34,000 / year • 3w ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Hands-on Design & Product Development) Location: Cambridge Salary: £26,000 – £34,000 (Depending on Experience OR any industry experience)

Build real products. Solve real problems. Launch your engineering career.

Are you a practical, hands-on mechanical engineering graduate ready to turn your ideas into real-world solutions? Join a fast-growing manufacturer of cutting-edge medical-grade equipment, right at the heart of their R&D hub in Cambridge.

This isn’t just CAD work – it’s about designing, building, testing, and iterating products that will directly impact healthcare and patient lives.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing and fabricating mechanical prototypes for innovative medical equipment
Developing early-stage concepts into physical, testable models
Using SolidWorks (training provided if needed) to bring your designs to life
Getting stuck in: welding, machining, assembling, and testing prototypes in the workshop
Collaborating with a skilled engineering team in a fast-paced R&D environment
Learning from experienced engineers while contributing your own creative solutions from day one

Who We're Looking For

A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Strong hands-on mechanical skills – Welding, Fabrication, CNC, machining, Metalwork (must be visible on your CV)
A real “doer” with a maker’s mindset – do you restore cars or bikes? Build machines or models in your spare time? Tell us about it!
Familiarity with SolidWorks (preferred, but not essential – we can train you)
A team player with curiosity, drive, and a love for practical problem solving

Additional Info

Must be eligible to work in the UK – we cannot provide sponsorship
Due to workshop location, a full UK driving licence is preferred

Ready to build something that matters? If you’re a mechanically minded engineer who loves making things and wants to get stuck into meaningful R&D, apply today and help shape the future of medical technology

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