Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

About The Role

Why choose us?

BRUSH Group

provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What's the role?

Join our Graduate Scheme after studying for your BEng (Hons). You will be based in our Loughborough office and will specialise in mechanical engineering.

This is a blended learning opportunity combining and will exposure to the whole business. The role is office-based and focused on Medium to High Voltage Power Transformers. The scheme will start in September 2026 and run for 2 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and use engineering design software
• Review and check technical drawings
• Attend internal design review meetings
• Shadow qualified engineers on live projects
• Join engineers on client site visits and meetings
• Assist with calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Support general office activities such as document management
• Learn and use engineering design software (Autodesk - Inventor & AutoCad)

What we're looking for:

• BEng (Hons) or MEng : Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
• GCSEs at a grade 4 or above

Essential Skills

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Confidence with numbers and technical measurements
• Organised and methodical approach
• Strong time management and reliability
• Logical thinking and problem-solving

Personal Qualities

• Comfortable working across office, site, and university settings
• Commitment to safety and good practice
• Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance - 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Bike2work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

About The Company

BRUSH Transformers provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.

A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.