Junior Design Engineer (Building Products / Research and Development)
£30,000 - £36,000 * Permanent * Cookstown * Hybrid after probation
Rare opportunity for a Design Engineer (Solidworks) in a brand-new role developing and designing Building Products for a global Construction group with full training and development where you can truly make the role your own
You'll be mentored by the Group Development Director and move beyond drafting into innovation, testing and margin-aware design.
Why this Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks) role
Direct mentorship from the Group Development Director
Tailored training plan and structured technical coaching
Hybrid working after probation
Clear routes into senior R&D, design leadership or commercial/sales
33 days' holiday (increasing with service) and Westfield Health Cash Plan
Enhanced family leave, life assurance, staff discounts and spot rewards
What you'll do
Use SolidWorks to develop concepts, assemblies and detailed drawings for new Construction products
Support prototyping, testing and sustainability-focused improvements
Analyse performance, manufacturability, pricing and margin with manufacturing and finance
Explore new markets and applications; prepare concise technical documentation
Present ideas in innovation reviews with the Group Development Director
What you'll need
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similar
SolidWorks proficiency (essential)
Curious, entrepreneurial mindset; want more than drafting
Clear communicator who enjoys cross-functional collaboration
Progression
As a Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks), you'll gain exposure across concept design, testing and commercial analysis. The new team structure and growth plans create fast pathways into senior R&D, leadership or a commercial/sales track if that's your strength.
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