Design Officer Junior Full Time Permanent

• Position:  Design Officer Junior
• Salary:  £30,000 – £45,000 + Overtime
• Location:  Crawley
• Hours:  Monday – Friday
• Benefits: On-site parking

Join a fast-paced and collaborative team where your work contributes to safeguarding people and infrastructure in high-profile locations around the world.

This entry-level role supports the mechanical design team by assisting with CAD drawings, documentation, and design administration. It offers a clear development pathway into either advanced CAD modelling or mechanical design engineering, depending on your strengths and interests.

Design Officer Junior responsibilities:

• Assist with design office administration, including file management and document control
• Create and update 3D CAD models and technical drawings under supervision
• Support the preparation of design documentation for internal and external use
• Maintain drawing databases in line with company standards
• Participate in design reviews and team meetings to build product knowledge
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all drawings and documentation

Skills & experience required:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field (or working towards)
• Familiarity with 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive and collaborative attitude

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in a design or engineering environment
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering standards
• Familiarity with document control systems or PLM software
• Knowledge of ISO or BS8888 drawing standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days paid holiday (excluding public holidays)
• Structured training and development programme
• Supportive team environment with career progression opportunities
• Exposure to diverse engineering and design projects
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance benefit

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.