1. Position: Design Officer Junior
2. Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 + Overtime
3. Location: Crawley
4. Hours: Monday – Friday
5. 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:
6. Assist with design office administration, including file management and document control
7. Create and update 3D CAD models and technical drawings under supervision
8. Support the preparation of design documentation for internal and external use
9. Maintain drawing databases in line with company standards
10. Participate in design reviews and team meetings to build product knowledge
11. Ensure accuracy and compliance in all drawings and documentation
Skills & experience required:
12. HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field (or working towards)
13. Familiarity with 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo)
14. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
15. Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
16. Proactive and collaborative attitude
Desirable Skills
17. Previous experience in a design or engineering environment
18. Understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering standards
19. Familiarity with document control systems or PLM software
20. Knowledge of ISO or BS8888 drawing standards
Benefits
21. Competitive salary based on experience
22. 25 days paid holiday (excluding public holidays)
23. Structured training and development programme
24. Supportive team environment with career progression opportunities
25. Exposure to diverse engineering and design projects
26. Company pension contributions
27. Life assurance benefit
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.