Junior Design Engineer

Purposeology; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company based in Warwick is seeking a motivated Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their design team. This role offers a great opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to gain experience in mechanical design within the machinery sector. Key responsibilities include 3D modelling, drafting in Autodesk Inventor, and collaboration with various internal teams to support manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Proficient in 3D CAD design, preferably using Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Good understanding of geometric and dimensional tolerancing (GD&T).
• Self-motivated and capable of producing accurate, high-quality work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Regenerate and update drawing formats in the CAD database.
• Assist in improving existing products for quality and cost-efficiency.
• Contribute to the design and development of new machines and tooling systems.
• Perform 3D CAD modelling and drafting in Autodesk Inventor.
• Prepare bills of materials (BOMs) and assembly drawings.
• Liaise with production, quality, and procurement teams.

Skills

3D CAD design

Interpreting engineering drawings

Geometric and dimensional tolerancing

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Overview

Our client is a long-established engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of high-precision grinding machines and tooling systems. Operating within the advanced manufacturing sector, the company prides itself on delivering reliable, high-quality equipment that meets the demanding standards of modern industry. With a strong focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and teamwork, our client offers a supportive environment where engineers can develop their skills, contribute to exciting projects, and play a key role in the ongoing evolution of precision machine design.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our experienced design team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to build hands-on experience in mechanical design within the machinery and manufacturing industry. You’ll assist in developing new products, improving existing designs, and standardising documentation across a range of complex mechanical systems. The role involves 3D modelling, detailed drawing creation, and close collaboration with internal departments to support manufacturing and assembly processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Regenerate and update existing and new drawing formats in the CAD database to standardise and streamline documentation.
• Assist the design team in improving existing products to enhance quality, cost-efficiency, and assembly performance.
• Contribute to the design and development of new machines, sub-assemblies, fixtures, and tooling systems.
• Perform 3D CAD modelling and drafting in Autodesk Inventor, producing detailed drawings for manufactured components and castings.
• Prepare bills of materials (BOMs), assembly drawings, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Liaise with production, quality, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Proficient in 3D CAD design, preferably using Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Good understanding of geometric and dimensional tolerancing (GD&T).
• Relevant qualification such as HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Self-motivated and capable of producing accurate, high-quality work to tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Some prior experience in a machinery design or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with precision engineering or tooling systems.
• Knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.