Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

• £35,000 - £38,000
• Company Pension Contribution
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Christmas Shutdown
• Individual Progression Plan
• Training and Support
• Design and Project duties

Reference: BP 130

Location: Redditch

ATA Recruitment is proud to be working with a long-established and growing engineering business that designs and manufactures bespoke heat exchangers for a wide range of industries including power generation, marine, mining, automotive, and industrial hydraulics.

With over 45 years of expertise and a turnover of £12 million, this business is entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation. They are now looking to recruit a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their close-knit engineering team at their Redditch facility.

The Opportunity

As a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be involved in the full product lifecycle-from concept to production-working on custom heat exchanger designs for a varied and technically demanding client base.

This is a hands on, development-focused role where you'll be mentored by Chartered and Incorporated Engineers and supported to grow your technical and professional capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Thermal and mechanical design of heat exchangers using internal software and ASME VIII guidelines
• 3D and 2D CAD design using PTC Creo (moving to version 11)
• Creating product structures within the ERP system (SAGE 1000)
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal departments
• Visiting client and supplier sites to support project development
• Managing projects from initial enquiry through to production
• Supporting pricing, costing, and technical documentation

Training & Development

As a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll benefit from a structured development plan and close mentorship:

Training Includes:

• Creo CAD course
• Industry regulations (PED, ASME)
• One to one mentoring and regular reviews
• Shop floor activities to understand manufacturing processes
• Design to prototype exposure
• Continuous professional development
• Support for further qualifications

What We're Looking For Essential Traits:

• 1+ years of experience

• Hands on, proactive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Eager to learn and not afraid to ask questions or make mistakes
• Loyal and hardworking with a sense of humour

Benefits

For the Junior Mechanical Design Engineer role, you will receive:

• £35,000 - £38,000
• Company Pension Contribution
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Christmas Shutdown
• Individual Progression Plan
• Training and Support

ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.

Contact:

Bhav Patel

Recruitment Consultant

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