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 (SolidWorks 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 (SolidWorks 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.