Junior Design Engineer (FMCG / SolidWorks)

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Job information

  • Location: Stafford, Staffordshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £35000 - £40000 per annum + Bonus + Training + Progression + Holidays
  • Published: 5 March 2026

Junior Design Engineer (FMCG / SolidWorks)

£35,000 – £40,000 + Annual Bonus + Training + Progression + 25 Days Holiday + Life Insurance + Sick Pay + Enhanced Pension

Stafford (On-Site)

Are you an experienced electromechanical engineer, looking to join a company who will provide long term progression and exciting opportunities to work on bespoke machinery and equipment?

This company are a well-established manufacturing and servicing company who provide maintenance support and bespoke solutions to a multitude of manufacturing industries. Their products are used across the FMCG, logistics, and food sectors supporting high-performance operations worldwide.

In this role, you will take ownership of bespoke engineering projects, designing customised mechanical solutions based on customer requirements. You will work closely with customers, sales teams, and project managers to ensure designs are delivered accurately and efficiently from concept through to manufacture.

This role would suit a design engineer with experience in SolidWorks, looking to join a well established business who will provide ongoing training and varied projects to work on.

Role Summary

  • Design customised mechanical products based on customer requirements
    * Produce design, assembly, and manufacturing drawings
    * Generate BOMs and obtain costings at the initial design stage
    * Coordinate with project managers to ensure project delivery
    * Support product performance checks during initial production

The Person

  • Degree in Engineering or similar
  • SolidWorks experience
  • Full UK Driving Licence

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH24257

Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer, FMCG Machinery, SolidWorks, 3D CAD, Sheet Metal Design, Fabrication Design, Product Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, DFM, DFA, Stafford

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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