Mechanical Design Engineer - London

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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