Come and work with us the “TT Way” which means we do the right thing, bring out the best in each other, achieve more together, champion expertise and get the job done…well! With approximately 5000 colleagues we operate from 28 locations around the world. Building the expertise of our people is critical to the future success of our organisation.

TT Electronics is a global provider of engineered electronics. We collaborate with customers in the transportation, industrial, medical, and aerospace and defence markets, providing them with engineering expertise and support through a global network of specialists and world class facilities. As a responsible employer we encourage all our people to “give something back” by supporting the local communities in which we operate.

TT Electronics Fairford Limited  is a provider of wiring solutions, electrical harnessing systems and back-shells to the Defence and Aerospace Markets. We were established in 1978 in Fairford, Gloucestershire and today our team is approximately 90 members strong. We are a growing company with a strong orderbook and lots of opportunities for personal growth. It is an exciting time to join us!

About The Role:

This role supports the growth of TT Electronics Fairford by helping us continuously improve our engineering capabilities, our operational efficiency and the service we provide to our customers. The Graduate Engineer will have opportunites to explore different engineering roles across the business with a focus on their own professional development.

What You Will Do:

• Rotate through the business departments  to support Project Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering and Process Improvement Teams.
• Support design engineering and engineering solutions for New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Support production teams with finding engineering solutions for 'Opportunities for Improvement' (Ofis) across the business driving improvements in efficiency, safety and performance.
• Collaboratively drive production efficiencies including running Kaizen events and applying LEAN practices.
• Liaise with customers, both internal an external, understanding customer requirements, specifications and drawings. 
• Translate customer information into internal documentation, including but not limited to: design packs, general assembly drawings, wiring diagrams/ schematics, bill of materials and both electrical and mechanical manufacturing drawings.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly data and analytics to the business.
• Undertake projects across the wider business as required.

What We Are Looking For: 

• A recent graduate with a 2:1 or above Engineering Degree from a UK University with some practical experience
• Someone who can demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to talk with both internal and external customers
• An understanding of configuration control and product structure, preferable but not essential, experience with the following: Autodesk Autocad, Vault, and Inventor (or similar design software).  
• An ability to make complex subject matter easily understood by less technical colleagues
• A problem solver who looks to continuously improve and find customer focussed solutions.

• Someone with a knowledge of the Design for Manufacture principles and the ability to apply these to new and current designs. 

• A life long learner!

What We Offer You:

From this role you will have the opportunity to develop the experience needed to explore and progress to more senior roles within the TT Electronics Fairford or the wider group if this is in your own career plan.

• Enhanced pension contributions
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Site incentive plan
• Financial wellbeing benefit
• Discounted online and highstreet shopping and lifestyle vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted RAC membership
• Discounted Gym membership
• 195 hours annual leave plus bank holidays
• A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability

Our Recruitment Process:

Initially we will reach out to you for an informal virtual conversation about the role. This will allow you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about TT, our site and our team. It will also give us the chance to learn more about you and your experience to date. At this point both parties have the opportunity to decide if they would like to continue with the process. Onsite competency based interview and site tour will follow!

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We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

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