Junior Design & Production Engineer – Hands-On Role

Jonathan Lee Group; Great Barr; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is assisting an established engineering business in recruiting a Junior Design & Production Engineer. This hands-on role blends design and manufacturing exposure, going beyond CAD to cover production, quality and maintenance.

You’ll work with the design, quality, production and maintenance teams to develop components, fixtures and new designs. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background (degree/HNC/HND) and some CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Some previous engineering or CAD experience.
• Experience using CAD, ideally SolidWorks.
• A genuine interest in engineering design and manufacturing.
• A practical mindset and an interest in understanding how things work.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• The confidence to ask questions and get involved.
• A strong work ethic and a willingness to take on different tasks.

Responsibilities

• Producing and modifying engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD/SolidWorks.
• Supporting the design and development of components, fixtures and equipment.
• Working closely with production to understand manufacturing processes.
• Supporting the introduction of new designs into production.
• Helping investigate and resolve engineering and production issues.
• Supporting quality investigations and continuous improvement projects.
• Working alongside maintenance on practical engineering and equipment-related tasks.
• Identifying opportunities to improve machinery, processes and products.
• Developing your knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods, tolerances and engineering standards.
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day engineering projects and problems.

Skills

CAD experience

SolidWorks

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

BA/BSc equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Jonathan Lee Group is assisting an established engineering business in recruiting a Junior Design & Production Engineer. This hands-on role blends design and manufacturing exposure, going beyond CAD to cover production, quality and maintenance.

You’ll work with the design, quality, production and maintenance teams to develop components, fixtures and new designs. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background (degree/HNC/HND) and some CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks.