Junior Design Engineer

Overview

Junior Design Engineer – West Yorkshire

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience

The Company:
Our client is a well-established, family-owned engineering business that has supported the food manufacturing industry for over 35 years in the UK. They specialise in the supply, installation, and servicing of high-quality packaging machinery used by some of the world s leading FMCG brands. With over 35 years of UK operations and consistent year-on-year growth, they offer the stability of a £100m global business alongside the culture of a close-knit team.

They invest in their people, focusing on developing talent from within and providing long-term career opportunities in a supportive environment.

The Role:

This is a varied and evolving role offering the opportunity to gain experience across design, manufacturing and machine build activities within a supportive engineering team. The position has been created with flexibility in mind and will develop around the successful candidate s strengths and ambitions, making it an excellent opportunity to broaden skills and grow a career.

• Producing basic 2D AutoCAD and 3D Solid Works drawings for workshop-manufactured components such as guards, brackets, chutes and funnels.
• Supporting the build, setup and testing of packaging machinery, including assisting with customer demonstrations.
• Carrying out light machining activities, including basic milling and turning work.
• Coordinating day-to-day workshop activities, including managing consumables and liaising with contractors.
• Working closely with the wider engineering team to develop practical solutions and support ongoing projects.

• Experience using 2D AutoCAD, with an interest in developing design skills further.
• Alternatively, a background in mechanical engineering, machining, welding or fabrication, with a desire to move into a more design-focused position.
• A positive, hands-on attitude and willingness to get involved in a variety of engineering and workshop activities.
• The ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently when required.
• A genuine interest in engineering, machinery and how things work, with a desire to grow alongside the business.

• £30,000 - £35,000 base salary dependent on experience
• Standard holiday, pension, and life assurance
• The opportunity to broaden your skillset and grow your career in a business that focuses on developing talent from within
• Long-term career opportunities in a supportive environment where you can grow with the business

If you  interested please apply online, send your CV to laure or give me a call on .

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