Jr Design Engineer

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical engineering company is seeking a Junior Design Engineer to design mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD software. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, along with 2–3 years of relevant experience. The role includes creating technical documentation and producing detailed drawings. This position offers a salary of up to £35,000 along with benefits like holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience as a Junior Design Engineer or similar.
• Understanding of FEA and DFM principles beneficial.
• Knowledge of mechanical assemblies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD.
• Produce 2D drawings and Bills of Materials for manufacturing.
• Create technical documentation, manuals, and specifications.

Skills

3D CAD (NX, Inventor, AutoCAD)

Mechanical design

Technical documentation

Education

Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Junior Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Engineer required to join a mechanical engineering business near Bedford.

The Junior Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Engineer would suit someone with a Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering and 2–3 years’ experience in 3D CAD, mechanical design, rotating equipment, mechanical assemblies, or similar.

You’ll support the design of mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD, produce 2D drawings and BOMs, and assist with product development and project-based design work. The role will include design for manufacture, performance calculations, and technical documentation.

Package:

Up to £35,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 1pm
Training and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Design mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD (NX, Inventor or AutoCAD)
Produce 2D drawings and Bills of Materials for manufacturing
Support calculations and assist with FEA and FMEA analysis
Assist in the development of new and existing products
Create technical documentation, manuals and specifications
Work to ISO 9001 and design for manufacture standards
Office based near Bedford

Requirements:

Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar
2–3 years’ experience as a Junior Design Engineer / CAD Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer or similar
3D CAD experience – NX, Inventor or AutoCAD
Knowledge of rotating equipment, mechanical assemblies or engineered components preferred
Understanding of FEA and DFM principles beneficial
Commutable to the office near Bedford