Junior Engineer – Valves & Product Design

Oliver Valves Group; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Valves Group in Knutsford is seeking a Junior Engineer to develop your career in product design, testing and manufacturing of ultra critical valves. You will gain hands-on experience across the full lifecycle from initial design through to manufacture and testing.

You will work with SolidWorks, learn material selection, and support with drawings, BOMs and technical records. A practical mindset, good communication and teamwork will help you thrive in our agile environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing industrial valves and components.
• Create and update 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Support material and component selection for different conditions.
• Perform basic engineering calculations under supervision.
• Assist valve assembly, pressure testing and performance evaluation.
• Provide technical queries support to Production on machining and drawings.
• Investigate product performance issues and defects.
• Update drawings, BOMs, and records after approved changes.
• Coordinate with Quality, Purchasing and suppliers on requirements.
• Contribute ideas to improve performance, reliability, manufacture, and cost.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical engineering basics

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Oliver Valves Group in Knutsford is seeking a Junior Engineer to develop your career in product design, testing and manufacturing of ultra critical valves. You will gain hands-on experience across the full lifecycle from initial design through to manufacture and testing.

You will work with SolidWorks, learn material selection, and support with drawings, BOMs and technical records. A practical mindset, good communication and teamwork will help you thrive in our agile environment.