Graduate Design & Quality Engineer
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:45 - 16:30 Friday 07:45 - 12:15
Salary: £26000
About Us
SPAFAX International is a leading UK designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty rear vision systems for commercial vehicles. Our products are exported to customers in more than 60 countries worldwide and we are recognised for our commitment to engineering excellence, innovation and quality.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Design & Quality Engineer to join our team. Working alongside our experienced Design & Quality Engineer, you’ll gain hands-on experience across product design, quality control, testing, manufacturing and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to build a long-term career in mechanical engineering within an international manufacturing business.
The Role
Your work will include:
· Supporting product quality and continuous improvement activities.
· Inspecting products and components to ensure they meet company standards.
· Investigating product and manufacturing issues and helping identify solutions.
· Assisting with product testing, validation and technical documentation.
· Producing and updating 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
· Supporting new product development projects from concept through to production.
· Liaising with suppliers and production teams to help maintain product quality.
· Assisting with engineering projects and technical customer support.
Approximately 60% of the role will involve quality engineering and quality control, with the remaining time supporting product design and development.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
· Educated to degree level (or graduating this year) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
· Interested in both mechanical design and quality engineering.
· Comprehensive knowledge of 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor or similar).
· Practical, organised and methodical.
· A logical problem solver with excellent attention to detail.
· A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
· Eager to learn and develop new engineering skills.
· In possession of a full UK driving licence.
Previous industrial placement or engineering work experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
What We Offer
· Excellent mentoring and training.
· Hands-on experience across design, quality and manufacturing.
· Competitive salary and benefits.
· Friendly, supportive working environment.
· The opportunity to work on products supplied around the world.
· Some overseas travel maybe required.
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
