Junior Design Engineer

Job description

Position Summary

Junior Thermal Design Engineer

Start your engineering career by designing solutions that make a difference.

Have you recently graduated? or at the beginning of your career? Are you ready to apply your knowledge to real-world industrial challenges? Join Parker and develop your skills in thermal design, heat exchangers, and customer-focused engineering solutions.

As a Junior Thermal Design Engineer, you'll be supported by experienced engineers while learning how to transform customer requirements into efficient, cost-effective designs. You'll collaborate with teams across the business, build confidence in engineering tools and processes, and contribute to projects that support industries around the world.

What you'll do

• Analyse customer data and specifications to support heat-exchanger designs and quotations, working with direct supervision.
• Learn how to create clear, accurate engineering documentation for manufacturing handover.
• Work with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing, service, and commercial teams to develop your technical knowledge.
• Attend technical discussions with internal stakeholders and customers to understand requirements and solutions.
• Perform simulations on existing designs to support service and product performance.
• Use Parker's lean tools and MPS toolset in everyday work to support on-time delivery and waste reduction.
• Follow established engineering processes and quality standards while building your capability and independence.

What you'll bring

• A Bachelor's degree-or equivalent experience-in an engineering discipline; a Master's degree is desirable.
• 0-2 years' experience in a process or manufacturing environment, industrial-equipment design, or plant configuration.
• A basic understanding of mechanical design and a strong interest in developing thermal-design expertise.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, organised, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• The ability to follow procedures, analyse data, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• A customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-based tools.

What will help you succeed

You'll be curious, proactive, and eager to learn. You'll take ownership of your development, work well with people from different backgrounds, and bring energy to solving technical problems as part of a team.

Why Parker?

At Parker, your career starts with meaningful work, experienced support, and opportunities to grow. You'll help deliver technologies that improve performance, efficiency, and reliability-while building the skills to become a confident, capable engineer.

Engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Poole

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No