Junior Design Engineer

Talented People; Three Bridges; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design company based in the UK seeks a Junior Design Engineer to support product development from concept to final production. The role emphasizes creativity and attention to detail, requiring hands-on skills in CAD, strong sketching ability, and collaboration with engineering teams. Candidates should have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and be experienced in design tools, including the Adobe Creative Suite. This position offers a full-time schedule, Monday to Friday, fostering innovation and quality assurance in design outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with product development from concept to production.
• Ability to present design concepts confidently.
• Attention to detail and passion for design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the end-to-end development of products.
• Produce and present design concepts, sketches, and 3D models.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project timelines.
• Support benchmarking and life testing for validation.
• Create test methods and analyze results for improvement.
• Ensure designs meet quality and customer expectations.

Skills

CAD experience (Pro-E / Creo / Solid Edge / SolidWorks or NX)

3D rendering capability

Strong sketching skills

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Model making experience

Understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes

Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering background

Job description

Junior Design Engineer

£28,000 | Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

We are looking for a Junior Design Engineer to support the development of products from initial concept through to final production. This is a hands‑on, creative role where attention to detail and a passion for design are essential to delivering products that meet both technical and customer expectations.

You will work closely with the wider design and engineering team to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. A key part of the role involves regularly presenting design concepts often in the form of hand sketches to the Managing Director, so confidence with pen-and-paper design is important.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the end-to-end development of products, from concept to finished product
• Produce and present design concepts, sketches, and 3D models
• Collaborate daily with internal teams to ensure project timelines are met
• Support benchmarking and life testing to validate designs
• Create repeatable test methods and analyse results to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure designs meet quality, performance, and customer expectations

Skills & Experience

• CAD experience (Pro‑E / Creo / Solid Edge / SolidWorks or NX)
• 3D rendering capability
• Strong sketching skills
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Model making experience
• Good understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes
• Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering background