Junior Project Engineer: CAD to Production & Growth

Castle Employment Group; Piddinghoe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Overtime paid time and a half Mon–Sat

Double time Sundays (qualifying hours)

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is recruiting for a Junior Project Engineer in the Newcastle area to join an established engineering business. You will support the design, coordination and delivery of mechanical projects, gaining hands-on experience across the full lifecycle from concept to dispatch.

You will develop 3D CAD skills, apply mechanical engineering principles and work closely with customers and internal teams to meet project goals. Monday–Friday, with strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant completed engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven ability with 3D CAD software and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Understanding of project costs, budgets and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review 3D CAD drawings, calculations and documentation.
• Support projects from concept through procurement, production and dispatch.
• Collaborate with team to interpret requirements and develop solutions.
• Attend meetings and communicate with customers and internal teams.
• Check drawings for accuracy, tolerances and compliance.
• Assist with planning, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Develop understanding of project costs and budgets.
• Follow quality, health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

3D CAD software

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Castle Employment Group is recruiting for a Junior Project Engineer in the Newcastle area to join an established engineering business. You will support the design, coordination and delivery of mechanical projects, gaining hands-on experience across the full lifecycle from concept to dispatch.

You will develop 3D CAD skills, apply mechanical engineering principles and work closely with customers and internal teams to meet project goals. Monday–Friday, with strong development opportunities.