Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: CBSbutler
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Location: Kidderminster
Job Description:

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Kidderminster | Hybrid available | £28,000 – £30,000 + excellent bens

We’re supporting a highly advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation at the forefront of rocket propulsion technology, seeking a talented Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their Development team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate looking to build a career in mechanical design, product development and technical engineering.

You’ll gain exposure to the full product lifecycle — from concept and design through testing, qualification, production and in-service support — working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting the design and development of complex mechanical products
  • Contributing to design reviews, testing and qualification activities
  • Working with specialists across stress, thermal, materials, manufacturing and testing
  • Supporting trials, analysing test data and investigating engineering issues
  • Helping develop and maintain product designs throughout their lifecycle
  • Building your technical knowledge and progressing towards greater design authority and responsibility

We’re looking for graduates who:

  • Have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
  • Have a genuine interest in mechanical design and product development
  • Enjoy solving complex engineering problems
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Can communicate effectively and work collaboratively with different engineering disciplines
  • Are practical, curious and keen to learn
  • Want to develop a long-term career in advanced engineering

Why this opportunity stands out:

  • Work on genuinely unique propulsion technology
  • Gain broad exposure across mechanical engineering and product development
  • Get hands-on experience with testing and development
  • Learn from experienced engineers and technical specialists
  • Build a career towards Design Authority / technical leadership
  • Excellent long-term career development opportunities

Graduate engineers with strong academic backgrounds and a genuine passion for engineering are encouraged to apply.

Interested? Apply directly or message for a confidential conversation.

Posted: September 22nd, 2026