Junior Design Engineer (Mechanical / Machinery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression

Training

Company Bonus

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Manchester is seeking a Junior Design Engineer with a mechanical background to design and develop bespoke machinery and advanced engineering solutions. You will gain specialist training and clear progression into Senior roles, with hands-on involvement from concept through design to completion.

The role focuses on designing and testing automation machinery, including conveyors and laser marking systems, while collaborating with a team to deliver projects from concept

Qualifications

• Mechanical design engineering background with hands-on workshop exposure.
• Experience in CAD and working with automotive or aerospace components is a plus.
• Ability to take concepts through to manufacture and testing.

Responsibilities

• Designing, testing, and manufacturing bespoke automation machinery.
• Working on conveyors, robotic packing systems, and laser marking machinery.
• Collaborate with engineers to move products from concept to completion.
• 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, standard daytime schedule.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineer

Workshop experience

Job description

Junior Design Engineer (Mechanical / Machinery)

Manchester

Are you a Junior Design Engineer from a mechanical background, looking to join an industry leading specialist automation company where you will be designing and developing bespoke machinery and advanced engineering solutions?

Would you like to receive a wide range of specialist training, tailored to your individual strengths and weaknesses, alongside clear and flexible progression opportunities into roles including Senior Design Engineer or Project Manager?

In this role you will design an array of unique custom machinery and find engineering solutions, supporting projects across industries including automotive and aerospace. The position will primarily be design focused using SolidWorks with additional hands-on involvement in the fitting and assembling as you oversee projects from concept to completion.

This rapidly developing automation company develop bespoke machinery for high-profile clients, using innovative solutions to solve manufacturing problems and address gaps within the market. With plans of continued success, they are looking creative engineers to join a team where the work is varied and expansive.

This role would suit a Junior Design Engineer from a mechanical background, with hands-on workshop experience and an understanding of taking projects from concept, through design, to completion, looking for a varied position offering technical involvement, specialist training, and clear opportunities for progression.

£35,000 - £45,000 + Progression + Training + Company Bonus

The Role:

• Designing, testing, and manufacturing bespoke automation machinery
• Working on conveyors, robotic packing systems, and laser marking machinery
• Work alongside a team of Engineers to handle products from concept to completion
• 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday; 8:30 - 4:30

The Person

• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Hands-on experience in a workshop or DIY

Reference number: BBBH26843b

Design, Engineering, Engineer, DFM, SPM, Manufacture, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, CAD, Electrical, NPD, NPI, SolidWorks, Product, Development, Project, Workshop, Automation, Automotive,

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Hands-on experience in a workshop or DIY