Junior Design Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Junior Design Engineer
Salary: up to £30,000 per annum
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid working)
Location: permanent – 37.5 hours per week
Overview of the Junior Design Engineer
2fawcett are recruiting for a Junior Design Engineer for a fantastic company based in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a degree educated (or apprentice trained) Engineer who is looking for their next steps in their engineering career. Ideally with a small amount of industrial experience.
Responsibilities of the Junior Design Engineer
- Creating new engineering technical drawings/documents for products
- Designing new products and improving older products with new designs
- Design & prototype new products for manufacture
- Inspecting parts and first off samples
- Keeping to time management and project deadlines
- Creating BOM’s
- Using 3D printing for prototyping parts & testing
- 3D scanning and CAD modelling for products
Requirements of the Junior Design Engineer
- Great communication skills
- Working well as part of a team and working individually
- HNC/HND/ NVQ L2 in Engineering or Apprentice educated
- Strong passion for Engineering
- Ability to sketch up initial drafts using CAD software
- Knowledge/experience using engineering measuring tools
- Solid works experience is desirable
Benefits include:
- Hybrid working pattern
- Generous holidays
- Excellent mentorship & career progression routes
- Competitive salary
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Design Engineer roles across 2Fawcett Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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