Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Junior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
Salary: £Competitive DOE + Private Health Insurance
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri)
Holiday: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company Overview
We are a globally recognised manufacturer of advanced processing equipment for the aerospace, defence, and specialist materials industries. All equipment is designed and manufactured in-house, offering employees full lifecycle project exposure in a highly collaborative and engineering-led environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of innovative machinery and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career engineer to work on complex electromechanical designs, gaining exposure to real-world design for manufacture, assembly, and test.
Reporting to the Design Office Manager, you’ll play a key role in producing 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and supporting documentation used in the manufacture of world-class capital equipment.
Key Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings of mechanical assemblies and components
  
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and senior design engineers to refine designs
  
• Support design reviews and update documentation in line with change requests
  
• Ensure designs meet internal standards and client specifications
  
• Assist with BOM creation and maintenance in the ERP system
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design workflows and standards
  
• Investigate and resolve minor engineering challenges during build and test phases
  Required Skills & Experience
  
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a mechanical design role
  
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar)
  
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles, tolerances, and manufacturing processes
  
• Able to interpret technical drawings, specs, and GD&T
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Self-motivated, organised, and willing to take ownership of tasks
  Desirable Skills
  
• Experience in low-volume, high-precision machinery design
  
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods, and component selection
  
• Exposure to engineering change processes and documentation standards
  
• Familiarity with PDM or CAD data management tools
  Why Join Us?
  
• Contribute to real engineering solutions delivered globally
  
• Gain hands-on experience in full lifecycle design and build projects
  
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams
  
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  
• Competitive salary, benefits package, and private medical cover
  Why wait Apply today