Junior Mechanical Design Engineer: Concept to Manufacture

Platform Recruitment; Paignton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment in Paignton is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business. You will take concepts through to manufacture using 3D CAD, produce detailed drawings, and support prototyping and testing.

The role offers exposure to in-house design, development, machining, and inspection, with opportunities to learn FEA/CFD and advance technical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with 3D CAD and mechanical design, recent graduates considered.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, design for manufacture and testing.
• Practical approach with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with machining, manufacturing, mechanical assemblies, plastics or product development is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design and development of new and existing products.
• Use 3D CAD to develop designs and produce detailed drawings for manufacture.
• Support 3D modelling, rendering and rapid prototyping activities.
• Provide mechanical problem-solving support across the business.
• Document design work and testing activities.
• Work closely with internal engineering, manufacturing and production teams.
• Develop technical skills with opportunities to gain experience in FEA and CFD.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Platform Recruitment in Paignton is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business. You will take concepts through to manufacture using 3D CAD, produce detailed drawings, and support prototyping and testing.

The role offers exposure to in-house design, development, machining, and inspection, with opportunities to learn FEA/CFD and advance technical skills.