Junior Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm seeks a Junior Design Engineer in Derbyshire. The role is focused on CAD design, involving both 3D modelling and 2D draughting of components for pumps and fluid systems. The ideal candidate has solid CAD skills and a year of experience in mechanical design. Benefits include a competitive salary, stable employment, and generous leave policy.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Pension

Half-Day Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD modelling.
• A year or more experience in a mechanical design for manufacture role.
• The ability to work independently and unsupervised in a technical environment.
• Looking for longevity and stability in a role.

Responsibilities

• Building full conceptual 3D models of pumps and fluid systems.
• Breaking down assemblies into detailed individual component designs.
• Creating accurate 2D manufacturing drawings.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

2D CAD modelling

Mechanical design for manufacture

Independent working

Tools

Creo

Job description

Junior Design Engineer

Location: Derbyshire

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension + Half-Day Fridays

Company

Our client is a highly established and precision engineering business with a history dating back more than 100 years.

Their products include gear metering pumps, hydraulic flow dividers, and industrial dosing systems, which are critical for clients in sectors such as Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Textiles.

With over 100 staff and strong investment into the team, they are a stable and growing business looking to add another CAD designer to their team.

The Role

Our client is looking for a Junior Design Engineer to join their technical design office. This role is 100% CAD focused – you will be taking completed job packs from the Mechanical Design team and owning the CAD process from start to finish.

This Junior Design Engineer role will involve:

• Building full conceptual 3D models of pumps and fluid systems based on engineers’ requirements in Creo
• Breaking down assemblies into detailed individual component designs
• Creating accurate 2D manufacturing drawings for the shop floor and machine shop
• A 50/50 split between 3D modelling and 2D draughting

The Candidate

To be successful in your application for this Junior Design Engineer role you will need:

• Proven proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD modelling.
• A year or more experience in a mechanical design for manufacture role.
• The ability to work independently and unsupervised in a technical environment
• Looking for longevity and stability in a role
• To be commutable to their office in Derby

The Benefits

• A competitive salary of £28,000 – £32,000
• A stable, long-term role within a global group
• Working hours: 8 am – 4 pm
• With a half-day finish on Fridays
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company Pension scheme

If you are a capable Junior Design Engineer looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact and enjoy seeing your designs through from model to machine, we want to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV by applying.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact Harjot Singh at 07827256652 / [e-mail] if you want to get looked at quicker.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.