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Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 29,000 - 43,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Haverhill, ENG, GB

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Haverhill | £29,000–£43,000 (DOE) | Permanent | Days

A global engineering business operating in the live events and experiences sector is looking to recruit a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer for its site in Haverhill. The company designs and manufactures complex mechanical systems and structures used in large‑scale live events, touring productions and permanent installations worldwide. This role is aimed at graduates or early‑career engineers who want to develop their design capability through real project work, supported by experienced engineers.

The role

This is an entry‑level to early‑career position within a mechanical engineering design team. You’ll work on defined elements of projects under supervision while building both technical and professional engineering skills.

Duties include:

Supporting mechanical design work from concept through to detailed design

Producing and updating engineering drawings and basic bills of materials

Working on assigned assemblies or sub‑systems under guidance from senior engineers

Carrying out engineering calculations using hand calculations, Excel and specialist tools

Supporting design reviews and implementing feedback

Assisting with bid and proposal work where required

Supporting production and project teams during design handover

Updating drawings from red‑lines and responding to manufacturing queries

Supporting inspections and, where required, Factory Acceptance Testing

Learning and following company safety, quality and design processes

What you’ll need

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Graduate level or up to two years of relevant industry experience

Basic understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering drawings

Interest in mechanical systems, mechanisms and engineered structures

Willingness to learn and develop technical and communication skills

Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team

Basic IT skills, including Excel and CAD software

Exposure to CAD, FEA or design calculations is beneficial but not essential if you have a solid academic or early‑career foundation.

What’s on offer

Salary between £29,000 and £43,000, depending on experience

Permanent, days‑based role

Structured development and mentoring

Hands‑on involvement in real engineering projects

Clear long‑term progression opportunities

Modern engineering and manufacturing environment

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