Mechanical Design Engineer

Graduate / junior design engineer (npd / product design)

£30,000 – £35,000 + benefits

Kent/london border

Pwr contacts: emily powell & sammy messenger

Just finished your degree — or got a year or two of design experience under your belt?

Looking for a role where you’ll actually design, not just sit in front of cad all day?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or junior design engineer to join a growing new product development team within a well-established manufacturing business operating in the healthcare sector.

You’ll be supported by experienced engineers and exposed to the full product lifecycle — from initial concepts and 3d modelling through to testing, refinement and manufacture. It’s a hands-on role with genuine progression for someone keen to learn and develop their engineering career.

The role includes:

· supporting the design and development of new products for international markets (including the us)

· creating and modifying 3d models using solidworks

· assisting with product drawings, specifications and technical documentation

· supporting product testing and validation activities and making design amendments

· working closely with manufacturing, quality and operations teams

· gaining exposure to regulated product design within a healthcare environment

· occasional overseas collaboration as your experience develops

What we’re looking for:

· a degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, product design or a related discipline

· graduate-level candidates or those with 1–2 years’ design engineering experience

· some experience using solidworks (academic or commercial)

· a practical, hands-on mindset with an interest in seeing designs beyond cad

· strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn

· good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude

Why join?

· salary of £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience

· structured support and development from experienced engineers

· exposure to full lifecycle product design

· some flexibility with working hours, but generally earlier start/finish

· company pension scheme

· 25 days holiday + bank holidays

· clear progression opportunities as the team continues to grow

This role is being handled by emily powell and sammy messenger, manufacturing, engineering & technical specialist at pearson whiffin recruitment.

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