Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Tec Partners; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company in Ipswich is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to aid in designing bespoke precision mechanical systems. The role involves developing designs in Autodesk Inventor, assisting with engineering analysis, and collaborating with experts across disciplines. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and some practical experience with Inventor. The position offers a salary of £30k to £35k and various benefits including 31 days holiday and private health insurance.

Benefits

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private health insurance

Ongoing training and professional development support

Qualifications

• Some hands-on experience with Inventor, through academic projects or placements.
• Eagerness to learn and develop in a professional engineering environment.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Creating and developing designs using Autodesk Inventor.
• Assisting with engineering analysis and simulations.
• Supporting prototyping and testing of new designs.
• Producing detailed drawings and technical documentation.
• Collaborating with engineers from other disciplines.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Junior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Ipswich (On–site)
Salary: 30,000 to 35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Experience Level: Graduate to 2 years
Note: No visa sponsorship is available for this role

Do you want to work somewhere you can see your designs come to life? This is a specialist engineering company that designs and manufactures bespoke precision mechanical systems for sectors such as aerospace, defence and industrial automation. They solve complex problems with creativity and technical excellence.

You will gain experience across the full design lifecycle from concept and modelling through to production, working alongside experienced engineers from electrical, software and manufacturing backgrounds.

What you will be doing

• Creating and developing designs using Autodesk Inventor (experience with Inventor is strongly preferred)

• Assisting with engineering analysis and simulations to improve performance

• Supporting prototyping and testing of new designs

• Producing detailed drawings and technical documentation

• Collaborating with engineers from other disciplines on real–world projects

• Helping to solve problems in design and production

What you will bring

• A degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)

• Some hands–on experience with Inventor, either through academic projects, placements or industry experience

• An eagerness to learn and develop in a professional engineering environment

• Good problem–solving skills and attention to detail

• A collaborative and proactive approach

What is in it for you

• Salary from 30,000 to 35,000 depending on experience

• 31 days holiday including bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Private health insurance

• Ongoing training and professional development support

• The chance to work on varied and challenging projects across multiple industries

• A collaborative environment where knowledge is shared and ideas are encouraged

This is a great opportunity to kick start your career, develop your skills and see your designs come to life.

How to Apply

Send your CV along with any examples of work you would like to share.