Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Kingswinford
3 weeks ago
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Junior Mechanical Design Engineer
Due to an increase in UK manufacturing activity, Nova Design have exciting Junior opportunities available for a number of enthusiastic individuals wishing to pursue a career in a Mechanical Engineering Design Office.
Working on a variety of engineering projects across the spectrum of mechanical engineering sectors, you will be based in our modern 40 seat design office in Kingswinford, West Midlands. - Must be able to commute easily.
About YOU

  • Have a strong interest in mechanical engineering
  • Be a good team player
  • Have the drive to improve and learn new skills
  • Be passionate and take pride in your work
  • Self-motivated and enjoy rising to challenges
  • Experience in any of the following CAD packages will be advantageous but not required as relevant training will be provided.
  • Inventor / SolidWorks
    We pride ourselves on providing a quality engineering design service. The candidates will have Nova’s principles in their mind-set and will be looking to maintain and enhance the reputation of the company.
    In return, Nova Design offer a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance together with auto-enrolment pension scheme and flexible working hours.
    About Nova
    Established in August 1988, we are an established mechanical engineering design consultancy who undertake design and detailed design projects for a number of well-known clients across the majority of engineering sectors including aerospace, automotive, general mechanical and nuclear.
    End clients include Rolls Royce plc, Jaguar Land Rover, TATA and Sellafield Limited.
    Based on Pensnett Trading Estate, with plenty of free car parking, we are about 3 miles from the Merry Hill Centre and close to all major road and bus networks.
    Job Type: Full-time
    NO AGENCIES OR OVERSEAS VISA SPONSORSHIP CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED, REQUIREMENT MUST BE COMMUTABLE TO KINGSWINFORD.
    Benefits:
    · Company pension
    · Flexitime
    · Free parking
    · On-site parking
    Schedule:
    · Monday to Thursday, Flexible Hours
    Work Location: In person

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