Jobs in Lynsted

Calling all commercially minded Graduate Mechanical / Automotive/Manufacturing Engineers!!

Location: Kent (various locations, drivers with own transport essential)

Salary: Circa £25,000 – £32,000 depending on experience

Contact: Emily or Sammy – PWR

Are you a Mechanical or Automotive Engineering graduate looking to start your career in a role where you can apply your technical knowledge in a real-world engineering environment?

We are working with several well-established engineering organisations in Kent that are looking for technically minded graduates to join their teams.

Both opportunities offer the chance to build a career in technical engineering, product development, and commercial engineering roles, working closely with experienced engineers and industry specialists.

These positions are ideal for graduates who enjoy working with technical data, engineering drawings, product specifications and manufacturing processes, while also developing broader commercial and analytical skills.

It would be ideal if you had an interest and knowledge of automotive components, and systems for some of the several roles we have available for enthusiastic grads!

What you could be involved in

Depending on the role, responsibilities may include:

Reviewing engineering drawings and CAD models

Supporting technical product development and product range management

Analysing engineering data and product specifications

Assisting with engineering planning and manufacturing processes

Supporting costing, quoting or commercial decision making

Managing technical product information and documentation

Working closely with engineering, quality, procurement and commercial teams

What we’re looking for

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or similar – 2:1 or above ideally

Some ability to use 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

An interest in engineering products, manufacturing or the automotive sector

Good Excel / data analysis skills

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Placement year experience, internships or exposure to engineering environments would be beneficial but not essential.

Why apply?

These roles offer a fantastic starting point for graduates looking to develop careers in areas such as:

Engineering planning

Technical product management

Manufacturing engineering

Automotive product development

Commercial engineering roles

You will gain broad exposure to engineering, technical and commercial decision-making, with structured training and the opportunity to develop your career in a growing sector