Junior Design Engineer — Heat Exchanger Innovation

Kelvion Inc.; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion in Fareham, United Kingdom, invites an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the design and development of innovative heat exchanger products within a global team. You will provide technical support, run analyses, and drive projects from prototyping to production, ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires hands-on CAD work in Autodesk Inventor, familiarity with Vault, strong documentation, and ability to collaborate across international teams.

Qualifications

• 3D modelling and 2D drafting with Autodesk Inventor.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault or other PDM systems.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and BOM/BOL structures.
• Strong technical documentation writing skills.
• Industry experience preferred; 5+ years ideal.
• Experience with multi-level 3D assemblies and sheet metal fabrication is a plus.
• Autodesk Inventor programming experience desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office; English language skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of heat exchanger products and support existing range.
• Conduct analyses to optimise performance and efficiency.
• Develop designs within local and global Technology teams.
• Independently manage engineering workstreams from prototyping to initial manufacturing.
• Manage and execute product transfers across global sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Line Management, NPI, Global Sales & Solutions, Supply Chain, Production Engineering, HSE, Quality and global manufacturing sites.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget using structured project management.
• Promote safety culture across engineering activities.

Skills

3D modelling

2D drafting

Autodesk Inventor

PDM systems

Manufacturing knowledge

Technical writing

English skills

Office suite

Travel willingness

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Kelvion in Fareham, United Kingdom, invites an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the design and development of innovative heat exchanger products within a global team. You will provide technical support, run analyses, and drive projects from prototyping to production, ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires hands-on CAD work in Autodesk Inventor, familiarity with Vault, strong documentation, and ability to collaborate across international teams.