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Kingston upon Hull
4 days ago
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Junior Engineer - Mechanical / Manufacturing

Location: Hull

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE)

Omega is working with an innovative and growing manufacturing business looking to bring a Junior Engineer into their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to build hands-on experience across mechanical design, manufacturing, and continuous improvement - with clear progression into a future leadership role.

Responsibilities - Junior Engineer

Assist with the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies

Support manufacturing processes including tooling setup, production planning, and process optimisation

Produce and maintain engineering drawings and technical documentation

Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure quality and timely delivery

Participate in project meetings and continuous improvement initiatives

Carry out engineering calculations and assist in problem-solving activities

Gain exposure to all stages of the product lifecycle including NPI and production support

Requirements:

Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or similar discipline)

Placement, apprenticeship, or graduate-level experience in a design or production environment

Competent with engineering drawings and CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)

Strong communication and organisational skills

Willingness to learn and develop toward a future supervisory or engineering management position

A team-oriented mindset with an enthusiasm for manufacturing innovation

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Clear progression route into leadership

Ongoing training and development support

Company pension scheme

29 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Inclusive and supportive working culture

For further details, please contact Kieren Provis - ? (phone number removed) or ? (url removed)

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors, and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit our website: (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors

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