Graduate Consultant - Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Consultants will work on a range of product design & development projects across medical, scientific, consumer and industrial sectors, assisting other team members with tasks such as design, ideation, prototyping and testing. Successful graduates will be offered a permanent Junior Consultant role on completion of their initial contract.

You should be motivated to work in a fast-paced consultancy environment on projects across a variety of sectors. You will be able to work collaboratively, across multiple disciplinary teams, and build strong relationships with both colleagues and clients. However, you will also be confident to work independently, autonomously and use good judgement when completing project work. Strong prototyping skills and being able to work with physical models is critical to the success of this role. You will need experience or be able to learn to use 3D printers, laser cutters, hand tools as well as have an eye for detail when building or constructing anything physical.

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• Build considered and robust CAD models in SolidWorks and / or CREO
  
• Prototype, jigs & fixtures building (3D printing, laser cutting, etc) and evaluation
  
• Deliver project commitments within assigned timescales
  
• Work within OPD’s design processes and procedures (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485)
  
• Apply a solid grounding in engineering principles to design work, to achieve effective and functional solutions.
  
• Ability to gather and use data (test / performance) to inform design decisions
  

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• BSc / BEng (or higher) Mechanical Engineering (or similar) degree
  
• Strong 3D CAD skills, and a solid grounding in engineering principles
  
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate your thinking
  
• Confidence and experience working within a workshop environment (3D printers, laser cutters, hand tools)
  
• Creative problem-solving ability
  
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
  
• Relevant work experience either gained as industry experience on your course / summer work placement / gap year
  
• Full entitlement to work in the UK, without any requirement for sponsorship in the future