Junior Project Design Engineer

Vantis Software; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Plymouth is seeking a Junior Project Design Engineer to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency. The role involves creating detailed work instructions, technical drawings, and supporting the factory with technical guidance. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a discretionary bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

15% discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto-enrolment into Group Personal Pension Scheme

Life insurance worth 4x annual salary

Access to online well-being programmes

Lifestyle benefits website access

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed written work instructions for manufacture and installation.
• Assist in creating technical drawings using CAD software.
• Support CNC toolpathing and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organization

Time Management

Tools

2D CAD Software

3D CAD Software

Blender

Job description

AIS Manuplas is looking for a Junior Project Design Engineer to join our team in Plymouth. The purpose of this role is to ensure on-time delivery and meet cost targets through the generation of accurate job cards, technical instructions, and effective communication with the factory and customers.

Role: Responsibilities

1. Learn to produce detailed written work instructions for the manufacture and installation of products.
2. Assist in creating technical drawings using 2D and 3D CAD software to accompany work instructions and quotations.
3. Assist with Blender design software for project assembly models, installation instructions, and supporting sales with project visuals.
4. Support CNC toolpathing.
5. Gain knowledge in product design and development, including data analysis and engineering research.
6. Complete structural and mechanical calculations.
7. Create new parts and bills of materials.
8. Provide technical guidance and support to the factory.
9. Process project documentation in accordance with project requirements, ensuring accurate and concise reporting.
10. Assist the operation, manufacturing, and installation departments as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Reliable and able to work independently.
• Able to blend creative aesthetic design with engineering problem solving and design for fabrication.
• Practical with a logical approach to problem solving.
• Able to produce accurate, high-standard work.
• Experience in manufacturing processes is advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Pay & Benefits

• Annual salary up to £30,000
• 15% discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment into our Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Life insurance worth 4x annual salary
• Access to online well-being programmes
• Lifestyle benefits website access
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking

This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm Monday-Thursday and 8:00 am – 12:30 pm on Fridays.