Junior Mechanical Engineer - Defence Systems Career Path

Gold Group Limited; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group Limited is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our defence-focused team in Rugeley, Staffordshire. You will work with experienced engineers on design, development, testing and delivery of complex systems, with exposure across multiple engineering disciplines.

You will develop hands-on experience, contribute to documentation, and grow within a supportive engineering environment offering mentoring and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or completed apprenticeship.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn across multiple disciplines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience using CAD tools preferred (SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across programmes and projects.
• Produce method statements and test specifications.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and change management.
• Update engineering drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Project teams.
• Participate in design reviews, meetings and technical discussions.
• Assist in testing, assembly and on-site activities.
• Maintain accurate engineering records per procedures and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

MS Office

Proactive learning

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Gold Group Limited is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our defence-focused team in Rugeley, Staffordshire. You will work with experienced engineers on design, development, testing and delivery of complex systems, with exposure across multiple engineering disciplines.

You will develop hands-on experience, contribute to documentation, and grow within a supportive engineering environment offering mentoring and clear progression paths.