Junior Product Design Engineer

Careers in Design; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Gym membership

EAP

Volunteering days

Service awards

Bank Holidays

Job summary

Careers in Design is seeking a Junior Product Design Engineer to join the Design & Technical team in the UK. This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career engineer to develop technical and product development skills in a creative, collaborative environment.

You will produce CAD data, manufacturing drawings and documentation, work with SolidWorks, create BOMs and support prototyping while liaising with Production, Quality and Procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Product Design or related discipline.
• Good knowledge of 3D CAD and technical drawing.
• Understanding of materials and Design for Manufacture.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Create BOMs, technical specifications and product documentation.
• Support prototyping, sample inspection, testing and 3D printing.
• Liaise with Production, Quality and Procurement teams to resolve technical queries.
• Contribute to design reviews and product development projects.
• Maintain accurate CAD, PDM and technical documentation.

Skills

3D CAD

Technical drawing

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Product Design

HND in Design Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality lighting and furnishing products, supplying the interior design and specification market. Renowned for beautifully designed and expertly made products, they are now looking for a Junior Product Design Engineer to join their Design & Technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career design engineer to develop their technical and product development skills within a creative and collaborative environment.

The Junior Product Design Engineer Role:

Working alongside experienced designers and engineers, you will support the development of new and existing products, producing accurate CAD data, manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Creating BOMs, technical specifications and product documentation
• Supporting prototyping, sample inspection, testing and 3D printing
• Liaising with Production, Quality and Procurement teams to resolve technical queries
• Contributing to design reviews and product development projects
• Maintaining accurate CAD, PDM and technical documentation

As a Graduate or Junior Product Design Engineer with up to two years' experience, you should have:

• A degree or HND in Product Design, Design Engineering or a related discipline
• Good knowledge of 3D CAD and technical drawing, ideally SolidWorks
• An understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture
• Good practical problem-solving skills and a commercially aware approach
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to develop your career

What's on Offer?

• £28,000 - £30,000
• 24 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Discounted gym membership and EAP
• Volunteering Days and service awards