Junior Design Engineer / CAD Technician - Valves

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Basingstoke; Sur place; GBP 29 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days' annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Regular bonuses

Hybrid working

Progression opportunities

Six-month contract option

Résumé du poste

Bennet & Game Recruitment Ltd. has a Design Engineer role in Basingstoke, offering £29,000–£30,000 with hybrid work and a permanent or six-month contract option.

The successful candidate will refresh and update 2D drawings, maintain BOMs, and support branding and documentation updates across engineering and other departments.

Graduate engineers are encouraged to apply; Solid Edge experience preferred, SolidWorks acceptable; on-site parking, pension, life insurance.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or degree) in Mechanical Engineering.
• CAD experience, preferably Solid Edge 2D.
• SolidWorks or other CAD experience acceptable.
• Clear understanding of engineering drawings.
• Graduate-friendly; valve industry experience advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Update and refresh existing 2D drawings.
• Amend drawings and BOMs using technical data.
• Review older drawings for accuracy.
• Support modernization of technical information for customers.
• Collaborate across engineering, marketing and other teams.
• Organise and maintain technical documentation.

Connaissances

CAD software

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Team collaboration

Formation

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Position Details

Position: Design EngineerLocation: Basingstoke, HampshireSalary: £29,000 - £30,000Working Arrangement: Hybrid - typically 2 days in the officeEmployment Type: Permanent or 6-month contract / temp-to-perm

The Design Engineer position is available in Basingstoke for our client, an established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in valve products. The company is currently undertaking a refresh of its branding, marketing materials and technical documentation, creating a requirement for someone to update and modernise its existing engineering drawings. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or junior engineer looking to develop their CAD skills within an established manufacturing business. The role will involve working with existing drawings and technical data, ensuring documentation is accurate, up to date and suitable for use across the business.

Design Engineer Job Overview

• Updating and refreshing existing 2D engineering drawings to reflect current requirements and improve their presentation.
• Working with existing technical data to amend and maintain drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Reviewing older engineering drawings and documentation to ensure information is accurate and consistent.
• Supporting a wider project to modernise technical information used across the business, including customer-facing drawings.
• Working with colleagues across engineering, marketing and other departments to support the company's ongoing development.
• Helping organise and maintain technical documentation to improve its usability and presentation.

Design Engineer Job Requirements

• An engineering qualification, such as an HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using CAD software, ideally Solid Edge for 2D drawings.
• Candidates with experience in SolidWorks or other CAD packages will also be considered.
• A good understanding of engineering drawings and the ability to interpret technical information.
• A methodical approach, with good attention to detail and the ability to work through existing documentation systematically.
• Graduates and candidates looking for their first engineering role are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience within the valve industry would be advantageous, particularly for candidates seeking a permanent position.

Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £29,000 - £30,000.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Regular bonuses based on delivery.
• Hybrid working, typically two days in the office.
• The opportunity to develop within the business, with potential to progress into other departments over time.
• The position is available as a six-month contract, with the possibility of moving into a permanent role.
• Permanent employment may also be considered for candidates with relevant valve industry experience.