Junior Design Engineer: Machinery Design & Hands-on Growth

Sapien Engineering; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3+2)

Exposure to varied machinery design

Mentorship from experienced team

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sapien Engineering is seeking a Junior Design Engineer to join an established engineering team in the United Kingdom. You will support the design and development of bespoke machinery and mechanical equipment across the full lifecycle.

The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving and wants hands-on experience to build a long-term career in machinery design, with in-house SolidWorks training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related discipline.
• Some experience using SolidWorks, and a desire to learn it (inhouse training provided)
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and communicate design ideas.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving and good attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of machinery, equipment and mechanical assemblies.
• Assist with manufacturing drawings, layouts and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing and project delivery.
• Develop your technical knowledge across the full design lifecycle.

Skills

SolidWorks

Interpret technical drawings

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Sapien Engineering is seeking a Junior Design Engineer to join an established engineering team in the United Kingdom. You will support the design and development of bespoke machinery and mechanical equipment across the full lifecycle.

The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving and wants hands-on experience to build a long-term career in machinery design, with in-house SolidWorks training and mentorship.