Graduate Engineer - Technology Development Function

This post is an opportunity to contribute to an entirely new engineering capability in a resourced and dynamic UK based company looking to develop new and groundbreaking IPR.

We are seeking a skilled, detailed-oriented and highly motivated graduate to join our advanced manufacturing team. As a graduate engineer, you’ll combine your collaborative spirit, problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking with hands-on work at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing facility with over 20 Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems.

You will be responsible for operating various additive manufacturing systems and technologies for the manufacture of test, prototype, and certified parts. In this role, you will work primarily with our technology development team to continually develop and improve our advanced manufacturing processes.

Role Responsibilities

• Take ownership in developing and implementing novel technologies and continuous improvement of implemented technologies such as:
  • Supporting hardware and software development
  • Designing and running experiments, analysing data, and communicating insights
  • Developing material test plans and validating material properties
• Support the end-to-end development of high-quality metal additive manufacturing parts with responsibilities such as:
  • Parameter development of new materials
  • Design and validation of toolpaths using CAD / CAM software
  • Monitoring of the printing process
  • Generation of manufacturing build reports
• Solve and troubleshoot complex engineering problems related to the development and operation of advanced manufacturing systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project-related activities.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for design and simulation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to technical challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to diverse teams.
• Prior experience working with any programming language, G-code, and robots is advantageous.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or research and development environment is advantageous.

What’s In It For You

• Salary – Highly competitive
• Bonus – Performance related bonus scheme
• Annual Leave – 25 days, plus statutory holidays
• Private Healthcare – Able to add family members at an extra cost
• Working Hours – Monday to Friday on-site
• Lunch – Free lunch and breakfast provided onsite alongside snacks

Who We Are

DEEP is an international design and engineering company on a mission to make humans aquatic. We’re doing this by advancing ocean exploration through developing new technologies that will enable humans to live and work in underwater environments for longer periods.

95% of the ocean is unexplored. Countless discoveries are waiting to be made, and knowledge gained, that will benefit our planet and all of humanity. The challenge is access, and that’s where DEEP comes in. We’re building subsea human habitats to enable research at depth and increase our understanding of the ocean, so we can help protect it.

DEEP Manufacturing

DEEP Manufacturing, based in Avonmouth (Bristol) offers advanced manufacturing capabilities and expertise in large-format metal additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and material testing. Our advanced manufacturing facilities include a state-of-the-art robotics suite, offering 3D printing services and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) capabilities which means we can deliver manufacturing projects in less time and at lower costs compared to traditional manufacturing processes.

Working at DEEP

We’re a team of highly experienced engineering, operations, and safety experts, with a funding model that allows us the freedom to think long-term and pursue our mission without traditional restraints. We want to drive progress at the forefront of deep-sea innovation and discovery to become stewards of the ocean and reshape our relationship with our planet.

As an organization with multi-generational objectives and ambitious goals, the values we bring to work every day are critical:

Be Curious

Find a better way and ask “why not?”. Answers are easy, questions are hard – ask original questions and be a curiosity catalyst!

Be Exceptional

It will take the most intelligent, talented, and creative people on the planet working together to achieve DEEP’s mission. Get it done, be relentless in your pursuit of excellence, and demand excellence from everyone.

Be Fearless

No one has done this on the scale we’re doing it before. Impossible things must be done for the first time. We are the team pushing boundaries!

Be Good

Cultivate passion and thrive together. Be safe, take intelligent risks, but never compromise the safety of the team – ever!

At DEEP, we celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion and strongly believe that the best innovations come from diverse perspectives. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to join us in creating technology that makes a meaningful impact on humanity, our oceans, and the planet.