Junior / Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer
💰 Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (DOE)
🕐 Mon–Thurs 8:30–5:15, Fri 8:30–1:00 | Hybrid/WFH | 37.5 hours/week
Looking for a design role that’s more hands-on, varied, and technically rewarding?
This is your chance to join a UK engineering business that designs, manufactures, and tests technology for the defence, marine research, offshore energy, sectors.
The Role:
Working as part of a growing Mechanical Design Team, you’ll support the full product lifecycle—designing custom housings, fixtures, mould tools, and test jigs using SolidWorks + PDM.
Key responsibilities:
* 3D CAD modelling and 2D manufacturing drawings
* Designing mechanical components in steel, aluminium, bronze, and polymers
* Producing BOMs and work instructions
* Supporting prototype builds and getting involved in physical product testing
* Liaising with suppliers and the production team
The Person:
* A Mechanical Engineering or Product Design graduate (or equivalent qualification)
* Some experience with CAD design (university, internship or placement)
* Confident with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
* A problem-solver who’s eager to learn in a fast-paced, hands-on setting
Salary & Benefits:
* Salary from £26,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 total)
* WFH/Hybrid
* Secure, growing business with recent investment and a record-breaking order book
* Career development with support from experienced engineers