Junior Design Engineer

Owen Daniels; Holton Heath; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One day work from home per week

10% bonus

Pension and life assurance

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Holiday entitlement 25 days increasing

Job summary

Owen Daniels seeks a Junior Thermal/Mechanical Design Engineer to join its specialist engineering environment in Dorset. The role supports development across mechanical and thermal design, with guidance from senior engineers and exposure to heat exchanger technology.

You'll contribute to simulations, documentation, and project work, while building expertise in a highly technical setting. The position includes a one-day-per-week home working arrangement and a competitive overall package.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' engineering experience in mechanical/thermal/manufacturing/process environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and interest in thermal engineering.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret technical data.
• Good communication and organisational skills; able to work collaboratively and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer specifications and technical information to support mechanical and thermal designs.
• Prepare engineering and project documentation for manufacturing transfer.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to support project lifecycle.
• Participate in technical clarification meetings with internal teams and external customers.
• Carry out engineering simulations to support activities and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Mechanical design principles

Thermal engineering interest

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

Are you an early-career Mechanical or Thermal Engineer looking for an opportunity to develop your design engineering skills within a specialist engineering environment?

We are working with a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced thermal technology for demanding industrial applications.

They are now looking to recruit a Junior Thermal / Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with approximately 1-2 years' engineering experience who wants to build their technical capabilities, gain exposure to specialist engineering projects and develop their career within a highly technical design and manufacturing environment.

Junior Design Engineer

Permanent

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm and Friday, 8:30am-2:00pm

Very Competitive Salary on Offer + 10% Bonus

Dorset

The Role

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will receive guidance and support while developing your knowledge across mechanical design, thermal engineering and heat exchanger technology.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyse customer specifications and technical information to support the development of mechanical and thermal designs, helping produce cost-effective engineering solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Prepare engineering and project documentation, ensuring accurate technical information is available to support the transfer of designs into the manufacturing environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across different engineering disciplines and departments, providing technical support and developing an understanding of the wider project lifecycle.
• Participate in technical clarification meetings with internal teams and external customers, helping interpret requirements and resolve technical queries.
• Carry out engineering simulations on existing designs to support technical activities, while using established processes and continuous improvement tools to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

About You

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 1-2 years' experience within a mechanical, thermal, manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• A good understanding of mechanical design principles, with an interest in thermal engineering, heat transfer or engineered equipment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering data.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and manage priorities.

Working Hours & Benefits

• One day working from home per week.
• 10% bonus
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, option to buy or sell up to five additional holiday days.
• Pension: minimum 3% employee and 6% employer contribution, with the option to increase to 7% employee and 10% employer.
• Life assurance at four times annual salary.
• Group income protection, subject to eligibility.
• Health cash plan.
• Private medical insurance, where eligible.
• 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits for eligible employees.
• Employee share purchase scheme, including free matching shares.
• Additional benefits including dental cover, critical illness cover, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, gym membership and retail discounts.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior engineer to join a specialist engineering business, gain exposure to technically challenging projects and develop their career across mechanical and thermal design engineering.

You will be supported by an experienced engineering team, with the opportunity to build specialist knowledge and take on increasing technical responsibility as your experience develops.