Junior Mechanical Engineer

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

Mechanical Design Engineer - £30,000-£37,000 - Paignton

Are you a Mechanical Engineering graduate or an early-career Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and work on innovative products from concept through to manufacture?

I'm working with a specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in Paignton, who are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. With design, development, machining, testing and manufacturing all carried out in-house, this is a fantastic opportunity to see your designs progress from initial concepts through to finished products.

The Role:

• Supporting the mechanical design and development of new and existing products.
• Using 3D CAD software to develop designs and produce detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.
• Supporting 3D modelling, rendering and rapid prototyping activities.
• Providing mechanical problem-solving support across the business.
• Documenting design work and testing activities.
• Working closely with internal engineering, manufacturing and production teams.
• Developing your technical skills, with opportunities to gain experience in FEA and CFD simulation.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Some experience with 3D CAD and mechanical design, although recent graduates will also be considered.
• An understanding of engineering drawings, design for manufacture and testing.
• A practical approach to engineering, with good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with SolidWorks would be beneficial, alongside any exposure to machining, manufacturing, mechanical assemblies, plastics or product development.