Junior Design Engineer
CV-LibrarySouthampton, HampshirepermanentPosted: 2 March 2026
Apply NowAn 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:
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3D CAD design and modification of consumer products (SolidWorks preferred)
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Producing accurate 2D technical drawings
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Updating CAD line drawings into Adobe Suite for installation manuals, technical documentation and brochures
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Supporting prototyping and product development activities
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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
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Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
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Strong 3D CAD capability (SolidWorks highly desirable)
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Ability to interpret and produce 2D technical drawings
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Understanding of manufacturing processes
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Exposure to prototyping
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Realistic 3D rendering capability
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Portfolio required at application stage
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Strong communication skills and good cultural fit
The Environment
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Southampton area location
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5 days per week on site
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Open to candidates who need to relocate
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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
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