Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job title:

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Southampton

Rate: £27,000-£38,000 annually dependant on experience

Hours:

40 hours a week Mon-Fri

AMLR is partnering with a reputable engineering company to recruit a skilled, reliable, Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team.

The company are renowned for their unrivalled engineering standards and the highest quality materials, ensuring their products offer an unmatched combination of strength, durability, and operational ease, with over 40years experience.

Important:
Due to the nature of the market our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents and will be subject to a DBS check.

The Role of Junior Mechanical Design Engineer:

We are seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to assist senior engineers with special designs and production of 3D Models and drawings for manufacturing. The role would ideally suit a school or College graduate. The successful candidate will liaise closely with existing Senior Engineers, Production, Procurement and Sales teams.

Key Responsibilities Junior Mechanical Design Engineer:

* Producing drawings for production jobs to a high standard and assisting Senior Engineers in producing drawings from the initial concept designs. These will include bespoke rigid vehicles and trailers for commercial and military applications

* Adopting and enhancing existing designs following the company's established design principles

* Training will be provided in systems used on modern day commercial vehicles enabling the successful candidate to understand their workings and produce drawings and designs to complement the company’s existing portfolio

* The company uses the latest 3D design software, with some 2D drafting still required

* Ability to work within a small team environment, contributing to meeting deadlines and shared team objectives

* Some knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety policies and Statutory Regulations

* Perform any other reasonable duties in line with business needs

Essential Experience & Qualifications of Junior Mechanical Design Engineer:

* Qualified with Grade 4 or above English, Maths and science and ideally have a strong art or technical studies qualification

* Experience of using Computer Aided Design tools would be an advantage. Full training can also be provided

* Experience of using Microsoft Office program essential

* Effective communication skills, able to work effectively with different teams

* Organisational skills with a good level of attention to detail

* The successful candidate will be highly motivated with a keen interest in innovation

* Ability to work within a small, dedicated team

Desirable Experience for Junior Mechanical Design Engineer:

* Experience in trailer or commercial vehicle assembly

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Salary: £27, 000- £38, 000, depending on experience

Benefits:

* Competitive hourly rate or salary (based on experience)

* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

* 2/3 days gifted by the Company for Christmas/New Year

* Early Friday finish time of 3.00pm, for all employees

* Bonus Scheme
- In Place for hourly paid Production/Workshop employees

* Overtime available
- In Place for hourly paid Production/Workshop employees

* Free on-site Parking

* Convenient location, close to food outlets, green space & parks

* Company team events

* Life Assurance Scheme

* Pension Scheme

* Training and development opportunities

Additional Information:

On site working required with limited flexibility for remote working

No company sick pay. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) only

How to Apply

for the Junior Mechanical Design Engineer vacancy:

Submit your up-to-date CV to j . reid @ amlr . uk for further information or to discuss career opportunities in your sector, call (phone number removed) and ask for Jane.

About AMLR

AMLR is a specialist talent partner for the UK’s most prestigious engineering companies in advanced and precision engineering sectors including Aerospace, Automotive/Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG. We provide expert guidance and support to ensure a smooth, stress-free transition into your next role