Graduate Mechanical Engineer

At Prodrive we believe there's no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. Our Advanced Technology business is where we combine our pace and agility with free-thinking to deliver complex engineering solutions and specialist manufacturing programmes to the automotive, aerospace, marine, and defence sectors, accelerating the net zero journey for our customers.

You will begin your Prodrive career with a 2-year graduate development scheme with continual professional and technical mentorship, where:

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• You will be working on a variety of live projects, where:
  
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  • Our team will be counting on your work
    
  • Your output will be delivered to customers
    
  
  
  
• You will learn how a fast-paced engineering business works:
  
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  • How it delivers to its customers via unique processes and teamwork aligned to systems engineering principles and practices
    
  • How the different functional areas work together, from business development, through commercial, programmes, design & engineering, manufacturing, workshop, inspection, machine shop, and more. You will be placed on secondments to the various departments, completing specific graduate development activities
    
  • How customer ideas are translated into functional solutions
    
  
  
  
• You will learn about yourself and your development path according to our proven development framework:
  
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  • You will learn about managing your time effectively working concurrently on multiple projects
    
  • You will learn about teamwork, communication, and how to manage stakeholders in a professional setting
    
  • You will be provided with the appropriate training for specific tasks
    
  • You will be encouraged to find your area of future specialism
    
  • You will be supported in your learning and development by all of our different functional staff and ranges of experience. We know that our homegrown talent is the best and invest in it
    
  • You will be encouraged and supported to acquire professional registration within an appropriate body
    
  
  
  
• You will have fun in a professional, relaxed and supportive environment!
  

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• A Masters / Bachelors degree or, equivalent within a field of Engineering is essential.
  
• An individual with a strong involvement in projects, such as Formula Student is preferred.
  
• You will have effective spoken and written communication skills.
  
• The ability to operate both independently and in a collaborative, team environment.
  
• You will possess excellent organisation, prioritisation, and coordination skills.
  
• An ability to work effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environment with proficiency in working under pressure.
  

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• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact.
  
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days.
  
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development.
  
• Onsite subsidised staff restaurant.
  
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes.
  
• Cycle scheme.
  
• Exercise classes.
  
• Paid time off for volunteering.
  
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert.
  
• Social events throughout the year.
  
• Exclusive company discounts.
  
• Life assurance.
  

At Prodrive we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which values diversity and ensures that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. Studies have found that underrepresented groups such as women and ethnic minority groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If you feel that this role does not perfectly match your experience, we encourage you to apply as you may just be the candidate we are looking for.