Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

GI Group Main Account; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after induction

Training & development

Career progression

International exposure

Job summary

GI Group in Fareham is seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to CDU, pump skid, heat exchanger projects and related assemblies. You will translate requirements into practical 3D mechanical designs and 2D drawings using Autodesk Inventor.

You’ll gain exposure to new product development, improvements, BOM creation, and collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams, with hybrid work after induction.

Qualifications

• Background in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
• Ability to produce 3D models and 2D drawings, interpret P&ID diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Design mechanical layouts, assemblies, frames, supports and piping arrangements.
• Interpret P&ID drawings and translate process requirements into practical designs.
• Ensure designs consider tolerances, accessibility, assembly and manufacturing needs.
• Produce BOMs, component lists and technical documentation.
• Support prototype builds, product improvements and engineering changes.
• Collaborate with process engineers, manufacturing and other teams.
• Support development of products for manufacture across international sites.

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

3D CAD modeling

P&ID interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Working pattern: Hybrid working available following induction

Ready to take the next step in your mechanical design engineering career?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering and technology team based in Fareham.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your design skills while working on exciting engineering projects involving cooling distribution units (CDUs), pump skids, heat exchangers and associated mechanical assemblies.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, taking technical and process requirements and translating them into practical 3D mechanical designs that can ultimately be manufactured. It's a varied role offering exposure to new product development, existing product improvements and collaboration with wider engineering and manufacturing teams.

The Role

• Creating and modifying 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Designing mechanical layouts, assemblies, frames, supports and piping arrangements.
• Interpreting P&ID drawings and translating process requirements into practical physical designs.
• Ensuring designs consider tolerances, accessibility, assembly and manufacturing requirements.
• Producing Bills of Materials (BOMs), component lists and technical documentation.
• Supporting prototype builds, product improvements and engineering changes.
• Working closely with process engineers, manufacturing and wider technical teams.
• Supporting the development of products for manufacture across international sites.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from someone with a good foundation in mechanical design who is enthusiastic about developing their technical expertise.

You’ll ideally have:

• A background in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
• The ability to produce 3D models and 2D engineering drawings.
• An understanding of mechanical assemblies, piping layouts and engineering drawings.
• The ability to interpret technical information, ideally including P&ID diagrams.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerances and design considerations.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning.

Desirable experience: Pump skids, industrial equipment, piping systems, heat exchangers, sheet metal fabrication or exposure to FEA/CFD.

Don't worry if you haven't worked with all these products before. What's important is having sound mechanical design fundamentals, good CAD skills and the enthusiasm to learn.

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £30,000 - £32,000.
• Hybrid working available following an initial induction period.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Involvement in innovative engineering and product development projects.
• Exposure to international engineering and manufacturing operations.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

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