Graduate Engineer

You’ll work collaboratively across Engineering, Programmes, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain, developing your understanding of how complex aerospace products are delivered in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

As you develop, you’ll have opportunities to take increasing ownership of project activities, support programme planning, manage technical requirements and contribute to solving engineering and delivery challenges.

• Support the delivery of engineering and customer programmes from design through to manufacture and delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Programmes, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Support project planning, scheduling and tracking to help ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Assist with managing technical requirements, design changes, risks and project actions.
• Contribute to solving technical and project-related challenges through structured problem solving.
• Support programme reviews and provide clear updates on progress, risks and actions.
• Develop an understanding of project cost, quality, weight and lead-time drivers.
• Support compliance with customer, aerospace and regulatory requirements.
• Gain practical experience of how engineered products progress from concept and design through certification, manufacture and delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and help identify opportunities to improve project and engineering processes.
• Build strong working relationships across Mirus and with relevant customers and suppliers.

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic graduate who is keen to develop both their technical engineering and project management skills.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in an Engineering or related technical discipline.
• An interest in project or programme management within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• A good understanding of how engineered products are designed, developed, manufactured and delivered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An interest in technical requirements, design changes and product development.
• A willingness to learn about aerospace certification, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The confidence to work collaboratively with different teams and contribute to technical discussions.
• A proactive, curious and solutions-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Placement, internship or project experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using project planning or engineering software.
• Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) or product development.
• An understanding of aerospace, automotive or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary university or industry projects.

Personal skills / attributes:

• Curious and eager to learn – keen to develop technical and commercial knowledge.
• Organised and proactive – able to manage actions, priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical and solutions-focused – enjoys understanding problems and finding practical solutions.
• Collaborative – comfortable working with people across different functions and levels.
• Clear communicator – able to explain information effectively and confidently.
• Detail-focused – understands the importance of accuracy in an aerospace environment.
• Adaptable and resilient – comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving organisation.
• Accountable – takes ownership of tasks and follows them through to completion.

Be eligible to work in the UK, comfortable commuting or being based in Hingham, Norfolk and work flexible hours required

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database.  Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details.  If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Graduate Engineer position.  Come on a journey with us and be part of making a positive and impactful difference!

 Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.

Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China.   We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.

We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.

Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.

• Pension – up to 8% contribution (4% Employee/ 4% Employer)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• An additional day off on or around your birthday
• Christmas shut down
• Refer a friend scheme
• Long Service Award
• Agile working – flexibility around start and finish times in line with our policy
• Early finish on a Friday
• Training and development – Support, coaching and guidance from a team of industry leading renowned specialists
• Generous Family Friendly Benefits
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• SimplyHealth – helps cover every day healthcare costs such as eye tests and dental check ups, as well as providing mental health support and access to GP services
• Social events throughout the year
• Free on-site parking