Junior Design Engineer

• A, Graduate Engineer looking to begin a career within manufacturing design and / or product development, or, You will work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, compliance teams and commercial stakeholders to develop innovative, practical and manufacturable products., * Produce 2D and 3D CAD drawings for new and existing products
• Develop prototypes using 3D printing and other product development techniques
• Create manufacturing drawings and associated technical documentation
• Support products throughout the full development lifecycle
• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings and engineering data within the ERP system
• Assist with multiple engineering and product development projects
• Support Engineering Change Note (ECN) processes
• Work with internal departments to ensure smooth product introduction
• Contribute to continuous improvement and product enhancement initiatives
• Liaise with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
• Work with suppliers and specialist subcontractors where required
• Assist the commercial teams with technical product information and specifications
• Support compliance with relevant engineering and safety standards
• Assist with product testing, validation and certification activities
• Contribute to value engineering and cost reduction projects while maintaining quality standards

Do you have experience in Project engineering?, * A Production or Design Engineer, with some existing CAD / Design experience in AutoCAD or a similar package, looking to further develop their technical and project engineering skills within a supportive environment., * A degree or relevant vocational qualification in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering discipline

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD)
• A solid understanding of material properties
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., injection moulding, CNC machining).
• Ability to present design concepts and solutions to non-technical personnel or customers
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing for prototyping would be very beneficial
• Knowledge of ERP systems or BOM management would also be an advantage
• Possess strong problem-solving skills with a creative and innovative approach to design
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively within a small, dynamic production team
• Strong communication abilities
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Interest in product development, manufacturing and engineering design

Pulled from the full job description

• Free parking
• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible schedule, * £28,000 - £30,000 starting salary (depending on experience)
• Permanent full-time position
• Flexible working hours with early Friday finish potential
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Structured training and onboarding programme
• Ongoing personal development support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Employee wellbeing assistance programme
• Free parking
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment

Working Hours:

Flexible working arrangement with core hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Earlier start and finish times available subject to business requirements.

This position could be commutable from Woking, Guildford, Camberley, Sheerwater, Farnborough, Aldershot, Bracknell, Reading and surrounding areas (depending on transport type and time of day etc. ) Applicants living outside of this areas need to consider relocation, as the commute needs to be sustainable long-term.

If you are looking for the next step in your Design or Production Engineering career within the manufacturing sector, then please apply with your up to date CV today!

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance