Job Title: Graduate Development Engineer
Location: Blackwood
Salary: £23,000 a year going to £24,000 after a 6 month probation

Hours: Full time permanent Monday – Friday days regular flexible

Here at The Recruitment Co we are currently working a Graduate Development Engineer to work for a client of ours based in Blackwood.

You will be responsible for implementation and delivery of the design & validation plan for all new products within the Exhaust Flex & Turbo Systems Business Unit.

Main Job Roles:

• Implement and deliver the design & validation plan for all new products.
• Provide general technical expertise to support any technical response to RFQ.
• Offer general technical support to both the customer & all project engineers / managers within the Exhaust Flex & Turbo Systems business unit.
• Undertake Vehicle & Test Rig data acquisition at Proving Grounds, processing, and reporting.
• Conduct Product Characterisation.
• Analyse Part Tear down creating reports, including competitor benchmarking.
• Liaison between Business Unit and Central Engineering.
• Controlling, updating, and reporting project DVP&Rs.
• Drive Blue Sky / Product Development Activities in accordance with GIT (Global Innovation Team) Deliverables.

Required Experience

• Mechanical Engineering or related degree e.g., BEng in Motorsport Engineering or Product Design Engineering.
• Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety based upon safe working practices and support environmental initiatives.
• Must be a driven individual with a drive and passion to develop.
• Experience an advantage but not essential, role suitable for Graduate Engineers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good practical skills and a desire to work in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to internal stakeholders, customers, & suppliers in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong technical & analytical knowledge with “thinking outside of the box” mind set.
• Ensure that all work activities and records comply with Company Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice.
• Some shift work required on a temporary basis depending on operational needs (morning/afternoon).
• Valid UK Driving licence & Passport – Willing and able to travel globally and at times, at short notice.

If you feel this role is for you then please apply now!

CPNewport

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.