Graduate R&D Engineer

Graduate R&D Engineer role in Knutsford, supporting prototype valve assembly and testing, new product design, FMECA, automated testing, and development projects for a global valve manufacturer.

We’re on the lookout for a Graduate R&D Engineer e to join our team in Knutsford. It’s a really exciting time to join us as a Graduate R&D Engineer, as we continue to grow as one of the UK’s leading family-owned valve manufacturers.

About Us

With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors.

We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Graduate R&D Engineer

• Assembly and testing of prototype valves

• Maintaining the Oliver Standard of Quality for test data and reports

• Contribution to new product design reviews

• FMECA Work

• Co-ordinating workload of larger development projects

• Developing automated testing of products

• Ensuring test facilities and equipment are utilised efficiently.

What You’ll Bring

• Practical and hands on

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Good communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Level 3 qualification in Engineering (e.g. BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent) preferred; candidates with relevant practical experience also considered

• Solidworks/ACAD proficient

• Experience with Microsoft Office Software

• Advance level in Excel desirable

What’s On Offer?

Here’s what you can expect as a Graduate R&D Engineer with us:

• Depending on experiance + discretionary annual bonus

• Annual leave starting at 31 days a year (includes bank holidays)

• Great benefits including: pension (you put in 5%, we put in 4%), cash plan to reimburse you for medical expenses (dental, optical, physio and more), retailer discount platform, Life Assurance ("Death in Service"), long service awards, and Employee Assistance Programme

• Training opportunities including apprenticeships and college courses available