Junior Engineer

Job description

Junior Engineer

£28,000–£32,000

Full-time | Permanent | Monday–Friday

We’re supporting a well-established engineering business in recruiting a Junior Engineer to join their growing technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong CAD skills who wants to develop their engineering career and gain hands-on experience producing accurate technical drawings and supporting wider engineering projects.

As a Junior Engineer, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers and CAD technicians, helping to deliver high-quality technical design work across a range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings using AutoCAD.

• Support engineers by turning concepts into clear technical design schematics.

• Update and revise CAD drawings in line with project changes.

• Ensure all technical drawings meet internal standards and quality requirements.

• Assist with preparing documentation for ongoing engineering projects.

• Attend team meetings and provide updates on CAD progress.

• Maintain organised project files and documentation.

• Support with problem-solving and adjustments to design proposals.

About You

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD with experience producing CAD drawings.

• Experience creating or managing Dynamic Block libraries an advantage.

• Confident using Microsoft Office.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

• Good problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.

• Able to work independently and as part of an engineering team.

• Experience with additional CAD or engineering software is beneficial.

Benefits

• £28,000–£32,000 salary

• Full-time, permanent role (Monday–Friday)

• Professional development and CPD opportunities

• Life assurance and critical illness cover

• Private healthcare after probation

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £28,000 and £32,000 Per Month

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Engineering

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English