Junior Design Engineer

TipTopJob; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized fabrication company in Cheltenham is seeking a Junior Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves producing 3D designs using CAD software and collaborating with manufacturing providers. Applicants with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar are encouraged to apply. This is a permanent position with a salary ranging from GBP 27,000 to GBP 32,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles.
• Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Ability to carry out mechanical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Work within the engineering team with other Design Engineers.
• Produce 3D designs using CAD software.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

ROLE : Junior Design Engineer

LOCATION: Cheltenham

TERM: Permanent

SALARY: GBP 27,000 : GBP 32,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client specialises in fabrication for a range of industries, and they are looking to take on a Design Engineer on a permanent basis in the Cheltenham area.

They will consider Graduates for this vacancy too.

The Junior Design Engineer will Ideally Have The Following Attributes

• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment (Not a necessity)
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
• Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Any previous experience of working with process machinery or steel / metal materials would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

The Junior Design Engineer Role Will Involve

• Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
• Producing 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor CAD software and 2D designs with AutoCAD
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.