Junior Engineer

Are you looking to develop your engineering career and gain practical experience in product design, testing and manufacturing?

We are a family-owned global company that produces ultra critical valves for the world’s oil, gas and hydrogen industries, where exceptional quality and on time delivery is critical.

With operations spanning the UK, USA, Dubai, Malaysia and India, and a world-class Research & Development centre in Knutsford, we have ambitious plans to grow beyond our £100m turnover.

Our business model is to sub-contract our components, then assemble at our facilities in Knutsford and Chennai. Our culture is agile, entrepreneurial and decisive. There are no layers of bureaucracy, endless committees or slow-moving approval processes. We value common sense, accountability and action.

• Assisting with the design and development of industrial valves and components.
• Producing and updating 3D CAD models, component drawings and assembly drawings.
• Supporting the selection of materials, seals and components for different operating conditions.
• Carrying out basic engineering calculations under supervision.
• Assisting with valve assembly, pressure testing and performance evaluation.
• Supporting Production with technical queries relating to machining, assembly and drawings.
• Helping investigate product performance issues, manufacturing defects and customer technical queries.
• Updating drawings, bills of materials and technical records following approved engineering changes.
• Working with Quality, Purchasing and suppliers to clarify technical requirements.
• Contributing ideas to improve product performance, reliability, manufacture and cost.

You will have a basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials and manufacturing, together with a practical approach to solving problems and a willingness to learn.

You should also bring:

• Experience using Solid Works or another 3D CAD package.
• Mechanical engineering or assembly experience.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and other PC applications.
• A methodical approach and attention to detail.

Knowledge of machining processes, engineering tolerances and assembly methods would be useful. An interest in industrial valves, fluid control systems or precision engineering is welcome, but previous valve industry experience is not essential.

This role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, from initial design through to manufacture and testing.