Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

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 Solid Works + 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 Solid Works 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