Junior Design Engineer

Mous; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Mous is seeking a hands-on Junior Design Engineer to join our Product Development team. You’ll work on taking concepts to manufacture, building prototypes, and refining CAD models while learning from senior engineers and designers.

You’ll gain exposure across product categories and lifecycle stages, contributing to quality and production success in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands-on CAD modelling experience, preferably SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with the product development process from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Create and iterate CAD models (SolidWorks) and 2D drawings.
• Assist prototyping, manage in-house builds and coordinate with vendors.
• Contribute to development and testing to solve engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with international production teams for manufacturability and quality.
• Support documentation and process improvements.

Skills

CAD modelling

SolidWorks

Product development

Excel

Prototyping

Testing data analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Product Design

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

CNC

Job description

• We’re looking for a Junior Design Engineer to join our growing Product Development team
• This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for a recent engineering or product design graduate who’s eager to start a hands-on career developing high-performance consumer products
• This role sits within our Design Engineering team where you’ll join a collaborative, fast-paced team responsible for taking new products from concept through to manufacture, supporting a variety of projects and helping to solve technical challenges through CAD, prototyping and testing, all while learning from experienced Design Engineers and Industrial Designers
• You’ll work across multiple product categories and stages of development, getting valuable exposure to the full product lifecycle
• It’s the entry point into our Engineering team, built around guided learning rather than independent ownership of projects
• As a Junior Design Engineer at Mous, you’ll be hands-on from day one, from building prototypes, developing CAD, solving engineering problems, and learning how to deliver high-performance, consumer-ready products alongside a collaborative Product Development team
• Support the design and development of new product concepts through to manufacture
• Create and iterate CAD models (using SolidWorks) and 2D technical drawings
• Assist in prototyping, managing in-house builds and coordinating with external vendors
• Contribute to technical problem-solving during development and testing
• Support sourcing and supplier interactions for components and prototyping
• Collaborate closely with international production teams to ensure manufacturability and quality
• Assist in continuous improvement of internal design processes and documentation
• How will success be measured?
• Quality and accuracy of your CAD designs and prototypes
• Timely delivery of assigned tasks and project contributions
• Initiative and engagement in learning Mous’s design and development approach
• Communication and collaboration with design, production and supplier teams
• Growing ability to work independently on technical problems
• Contribution to improving product quality and production success rates

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working
• Regular team and business socials
• Charlie HR perks package including discounts on hundreds of high street brands and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 30% discount for F&F on all Mous products
• 1-month paid leave after 5-years of service
• Opportunity to radically grow and develop through new experiences
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (if you wish to use your bank holiday days to celebrate another religious holiday and work the normal UK bank holiday days, let’s get it arranged)

You manage your time effectively, take ownership of your own tasks, and are comfortable asking questions as you build your technical foundationWe’re looking for someone excited to start their career in product development, with a genuine interest in how great products are designed, tested and manufacturedYou’re proactive, curious, and eager to learn from others, while confident enough to bring your own ideas to the tableDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or Manufacturing EngineeringExperience in CAD modelling, preferably SolidWorksGood understanding of the product development process from concept to productionComfortable using Excel and analysing design and test dataProactive and curious, with the confidence to bring your own ideas forwardEnthusiasm to learn new testing methodsOpen to occasional international travel to our manufacturing partners in AsiaSelf-motivated and organised by owning your assigned tasks and flags blockers quicklyStrong communication and time management skillsGenuinely hands-on: happy building prototypes, measuring parts and running test rigs, not just modelling on screenSome exposure to manufacturing processes such as injection moulding, CNC or thermoformingExperience with prototyping methods (3D printing, CNC) and product validation testing (drop, abrasion, fit, QC approval)A personal project, placement or coursework involving physical product developmentAdobe Suite or rendering software (e.g. KeyShot) is advantageousAn interest in consumer electronics or accessories as a category