Junior Prototype Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business in the Southampton / Swanwick area is looking for a Prototype & Design Engineer. You will create innovative prototypes and support development through design and manufacturing. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant apprenticeship, alongside practical machining skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £35,000, with a clear progression route and Monday to Friday working hours.

Benefits

Clear progression route

Unique, varied projects

Qualifications

• Practical machining skills (manual milling/turning essential).
• Exposure to any CAD package considered.
• A practical, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Create prototype fixture and jig designs using 3D CAD.
• Produce drawings and models for manufacturing.
• Support prototype development from concept to completion.

Skills

3D CAD

Manual machining

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or engineering apprenticeship

Tools

KeyCreator 3D

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Prototype & Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business in the Southampton / Swanwick area. This is a varied and hands-on position, offering the chance to work across both design and manufacturing, developing innovative solutions and one-off prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Create prototype fixture and jig designs using 3D CAD (KeyCreator 3D used, training available).
• Produce drawings and models for manufacturing.
• Be actively involved in making jigs and fixtures through manual machining (milling, turning, fitting).
• Work closely with the engineering team to bring concepts through to working solutions.
• Support prototype development from concept to completion.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, or completion of an engineering apprenticeship.
• Practical machining skills (manual milling/turning essential).
• Exposure to 3D design software (any CAD package considered; KeyCreator 3D training will be provided).
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in both design and build.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of 30,000 - 35,000 (DOE).
• Clear progression route into a Project Engineer role.
• Monday-Friday working hours (08:00 - 16:00).
• Opportunity to work on unique, varied projects and develop both your design and machining skills.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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