Junior Design Engineer

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of industrial noise control and exhaust treatment systems for power and heavy industrial applications.

Due to continued growth and ongoing business success, the engineering team is expanding with the addition of a Mechanical Design / Drafting Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior or early-career mechanical engineer looking to develop into a fully-fledged design engineer within a supportive and technically focused environment.

The RoleInitially, the role will focus heavily on drafting and supporting the senior engineering team through:

3D CAD drafting and drawing updates
Simple engineering modifications
Manufacturing drawing creation
Supporting ongoing engineering projects
Reducing drafting workload within the teamOver time, the position is designed to evolve into a broader engineering role with increasing responsibility, including:

Design modifications and engineering calculations
Customer-facing engineering support
Ownership of drawing packs and projects
Design reviews with manufacturing teams
Engineering change and cost-impact updatesThis is a genuine long-term development opportunity within a business where succession planning and future progression are actively recognised.

What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for an ambitious and proactive engineer who genuinely enjoys engineering and wants to build a long-term career within a growing business.

Essential Requirements
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
3D CAD experience (Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)
Strong engineering fundamentals
Good communication skills
Confident and professional approachDesirable Experience
Fabrication or welding exposure
Sheet metal or rolled/cylindrical product design
Stainless steel or carbon steel experience
Manufacturing drawings and drafting standards
Hands-on engineering mindsetThe Team This is a small engineering team where personality and team fit are extremely important.

The business is looking for someone who is:

Self-motivated
Eager to learn and progress
Articulate and personable
Comfortable communicating with customers and manufacturing teams
Hands-on and practically minded Interested?This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing engineering business where you can develop from a drafting-focused role into a broader mechanical design engineering position over time. If this role is of interest to you, please click apply today