Job Title: Graduate Engineer\nLocation: Birmingham, West Midlands\nEmployment: Placement\nSalary: Competitive\nHydraForce, operating from our purpose-built facility in Birmingham, UK, is a global designer and manufacturer of motion control systems and the world’s leading manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves and custom hydraulic integrated circuits, as well as electronic controls for a variety of off-highway industries\nJob Description for Graduate Engineer:\nPlease note - this Graduate Placement is to start immediately and will be a 12-24 month placement based at our HydraForce, Birmingham facility\n * To develop technical understanding working alongside technicians, engineers and leads.\n * To provide support to the department under the guidance of experienced Engineers\n * Support departments with the delivery of designated departmental projects, which will vary depending on the current business and department needs\n * Develop a network of contacts within the company which will enhance your understanding and effectiveness throughout the placement\n * Liaise with personnel at parent company, to control and co-ordinate new valve builds from USA\n * Produce and maintain relevant internal documentation to company standards, ensuring they are clear, concise and understandable for all users\n * Design and develop lean manufacturing cells, through analysis of process needs to include process assembly and test equipment.\n * Design and develop assembly and testing fixtures to meet the departmental needs, liaising with the Manufacturing Services staff when required to arrange fabrication\n * Support production by working closely with Team Leaders to fulfil requests for tooling and providing assistance where required\n * Undertake training opportunities as they arise to enhance learning and contribute to professional development\nQualifications for Graduate Engineer:\n * Completed engineering degree\n * Computer literate, with sound knowledge of Microsoft packages\n * Awareness of lean manufacturing techniques would be useful\n * Understanding of manufacturing and production processes advantageous\n * AutoCAD, Creo or any 3D Modeling software would be advantageous\n * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal\n * Able to work as effective member of team, collaborating where required to achieve optimum outcomes\n * Experienced in managing projects, delivering on time and within budget\nInterviews available immediately for most suitable Graduate Engineer candidates\nPlease note - this Graduate Placement is to start immediately and will be a 12-24 month placement based at our HydraForce, Birmingham facility