Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Verso Recruitment Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in engineering is seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer in Cambridge. This opportunity is perfect for candidates with 1-2 years of experience looking to develop their skills in mechanical design, focusing on CAD software, sheet metal, and plastic products. The role involves producing designs, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with standards, offering a competitive salary and considerable professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to work on impactful projects

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant commercial design experience is required.
• Experience with plastic and/or sheet metal design is preferable.
• Basic understanding of electronics will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed mechanical designs using CAD software.
• Working with cross-functional teams to integrate components effectively.
• Supporting feasibility studies and prototype testing.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant standards and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software proficiency

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer Cambridge
Are you early in your mechanical design career and looking for the next step? This is an exciting opportunity in Cambridge for someone with around 1 2 years of commercial experience to grow their skills and contribute to innovative engineering projects.

As a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer, you ll work on designing and developing mechanical enclosures for electronic and electro–mechanical products in both sheet metal and plastics. An interest or basic understanding of electronics will be a real advantage, helping you take a more integrated approach to design and problem–solving.

Key responsibilities:

• Producing detailed mechanical designs using CAD software.
• Working with cross–functional teams to integrate components effectively.
• Supporting feasibility studies and prototype testing.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant standards and regulations.

We re looking for:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, plus 1 2 years of relevant commercial design experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Experience with plastic and/or sheet metal design.
• Basic understanding of electronics.
• Strong problem–solving skills, attention to detail, and good communication.

What s on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development.
• The chance to work on projects that make a real–world impact.

If you re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.
Contact Cathy Swain on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).