* Position: Design Officer Junior
* Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 + Overtime
* Location: Crawley
* Hours: Monday – Friday
* Benefits: On-site parking
Join a fast-paced and collaborative team where your work contributes to safeguarding people and infrastructure in high-profile locations around the world.
This entry-level role supports the mechanical design team by assisting with CAD drawings, documentation, and design administration. It offers a clear development pathway into either advanced CAD modelling or mechanical design engineering, depending on your strengths and interests.
Design Officer Junior responsibilities:
* Assist with design office administration, including file management and document control
* Create and update 3D CAD models and technical drawings under supervision
* Support the preparation of design documentation for internal and external use
* Maintain drawing databases in line with company standards
* Participate in design reviews and team meetings to build product knowledge
* Ensure accuracy and compliance in all drawings and documentation
Skills & experience required:
* HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field (or working towards)
* Familiarity with 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo)
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proactive and collaborative attitude
Desirable Skills
* Previous experience in a design or engineering environment
* Understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering standards
* Familiarity with document control systems or PLM software
* Knowledge of ISO or BS8888 drawing standards
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience
* 25 days paid holiday (excluding public holidays)
* Structured training and development programme
* Supportive team environment with career progression opportunities
* Exposure to diverse engineering and design projects
* Company pension contributions
* Life assurance benefit
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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