Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Futures; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer near Oldham is seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer with a recognized mechanical engineering degree and some industry experience. The role involves designing jigs, aesthetic products, and providing technical support to production teams. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company with a full order book and strong industry presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Some industry experience through placement or internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing jigs & fixtures and manage their manufacture.
• Design aesthetic products including sheet metal and plastics.
• Generate tech packs and build instructions for production.

Skills

Design

Aesthetics

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Futures are supporting a growing manufacturer near Oldham who are looking to appoint a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer.

As a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have a recognised mechanical engineering degree and at least six months' experience in a design-focused role (internship and/or placement year). It would be beneficial to have experience in industrial/product design and a flair for aesthetics. The role offers the opportunity to join an industry–leading business that designs and manufactures their products in the UK. Our client has a full order book for the foreseeable future, featuring some of the biggest names in their industry.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist the production team with the design of relevant jigs & fixtures, and manage their manufacture.
• Design a range of aesthetic products, including sheet metal, fabricated and machined parts, plastics.
• Ensure all products are designed with manufacture and assembly considerations.
• Generate tech packs, bill of materials, and build instructions for the production teams.
• Build and test initial samples and qualify the design with the correct documentation.
• Provide technical support to Production for day-to-day design, performance, and quality issues that arise.

The Person

• Degree educated in mechanical engineering or similar (minimum 2:1).
• Familiar with CAD packages such as SolidWorks, SolarEdge, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Some industry experience through placement or internship is acceptable.

If this role appeals to you, please do apply now!