Current Vacancies

Graduate Mechanical Project Design Engineer

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

NT Precision is a small, growing, specialist engineering company with a highly skilled team, known for our technical excellence, innovative solutions and collaborative approach. We provide our customers with a comprehensive range of services from mechanical design through to CNC machining and precision fabrication.

This end-to-end capability enables us to deliver innovative mechanical solutions across sectors including Nuclear and Defence. Much of the equipment we design and build is for use in radioactive areas where remote handling is essential.

We are located in Cockermouth, Cumbria, on the northern edge of the Lake District near Keswick—offering excellent access to outdoor activities such as fell walking, mountain biking, swimming and paddleboarding.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated graduate mechanical engineer to join our growing team.

You will work on real-world engineering projects from concept through to production support and testing, gaining experience across the full project lifecycle. Unlike larger companies, our small team allows engineers to be involved at every stage, leading to a higher level of responsibility and job satisfaction early in your career.

This is an office-based position and is an excellent opportunity for any candidate to gain experience helping to manage varied engineering projects.

The successful candidate will be engaged in projects including:

• Concept design alongside customers and overseeing its manufacture.
• Supervising the manufacture of products to customer supplied drawings.

As you develop in the role, you will be supported to:

• Create detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings
• Identify and plan the manufacturing processes required.
• Ensure component and documentation quality standards are met.
• Procure materials and assembly components.
• Support and carry out in-house testing of projects.
• Problem solve alongside customers throughout these projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering 2:1 or above.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Knowledge of CAD software (e.g. Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or AutoCAD).
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on real engineering projects from concept to manufacture.
• Career progression within a growing company.
• Competitive salary.
• 33 days holiday per year (including 8 bank holidays).
• 4.5 workings days per week Monday to Thursday 0730 – 1630, Friday 0730 to 1230.
• Free on-site parking.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate graduate looking to start your career as a Mechanical Project Design Engineer looking to live on the edge of the Lake District we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and covering letter to:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.