Junior Design Engineer

An established and growing UK product manufacturer in the Southampton area is looking to hire a Junior / Graduate Product Design Engineer to join their small, hands-on design team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a graduate or early-career designer who wants genuine responsibility and visibility in a fast-moving product environment.

The Role

This position currently sits at the intersection of product design and visual/marketing support, with a clear intention for it to evolve into a more fully product-focused engineering role over time.

You will be involved in:

* 3D CAD design and modification of consumer products (Solid Works preferred)

* Producing accurate 2D technical drawings

* Updating CAD line drawings into Adobe Suite for installation manuals, technical documentation and brochures

* Supporting prototyping and product development activities

* Working closely with manufacturing and internal stakeholders

This is a practical, hands-on environment where you’ll see designs move from concept through to production.

What They’re Looking For

* Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

* Strong 3D CAD capability (Solid Works highly desirable)

* Ability to interpret and produce 2D technical drawings

* Understanding of manufacturing processes

* Exposure to prototyping

* Realistic 3D rendering capability

* Portfolio required at application stage

* Strong communication skills and good cultural fit

The Environment

* Southampton area location

* 5 days per week on site

* Open to candidates who need to relocate

* Two-stage interview process (online then on-site)

If you’re an early-career designer who wants exposure across product engineering, manufacturing, and brand presentation - and you’re ready to take real ownership - this is a strong step forward.

Apply with CV and portfolio