Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Job title: Junior Mechanical Design Engineer
• Responsible to: Head of Operations/Site Lead
• Location: Mildenhall, UK
• Salary: £28,000 to £31,000 per annum
• Hours: Full-time Monday – Friday 38.5 per week.
• Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid and flexible working, EAP, pension, company sick pay, excellent training and development.
• Closing date: Friday 21 March 2025

About us

CMTG, the parent company of DJB is a global leader in condition monitoring solutions, specialising in rotor track and balance for helicopters, condition monitoring for critical rotating industrial machinery and noise vibration analysis. With a legacy of innovation and excellence, we’re at the forefront of creating safer skies, smoother operations, and quieter environments.

From helicopters soaring above cities to industrial turbines powering the global energy industry, our cutting-edge technologies ensure optimal performance, safety, and efficiency. Our expertise expands across:

Rotor Track and Balance (RTB): Ensuring helicopters operate at peak performance by delivering solutions that reduce vibration and enhance safety.

Industrial Condition Monitoring: Helping the global energy sector keep their turbines and rotating machinery running seamlessly through advanced noise and vibration analysis.

Precision Accelerometers: Designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art accelerometers trusted worldwide for critical applications.

With a dedicated team of 130 experts across our sites in the UK, USA, France, and Germany, we bring a collaborative, international perspective to every challenge we solve. This global presence ensures our customers benefit from local support combined with a world-class standard of innovation.

About the role

Are you a creative problem-solver who thrives on turning ideas into engineering solutions? Do you get excited about designing products that solve customer problems and set new industry standards?

If you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer who’s passionate about innovation, driven by collaboration, and inspired to leave your mark, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

Mechanical design and development:

• Develop and design precision sensors, assemblies, and systems using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Select appropriate techniques, procedures, and methods for mechanical design development tasks.
• Ensure the identification and management of mechanical deliverables, meeting agreed quality and schedule expectations.

Project and product documentation

• Maintain responsibility for Bills of Materials (BOMs) and collaborate with the engineering team to produce production build documentation.
• Ensure robust configuration management of all products and documentation.

Innovation and problem-solving

• Apply existing technologies and project engineering skills to lead the development of condition-monitoring solutions.
• Identify problems, analyse root causes, and develop effective solutions related to mechanical design challenges.

Prototyping, testing and validation:

• Build and test prototypes to validate design concepts and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations using appropriate analysis tools and methods to ensure product reliability.

Process improvement and innovation

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Actively contribute to bids and proposals, helping secure new business opportunities.

Collaboration and stakeholder engagement

• Work effectively with internal colleagues, customers, and suppliers throughout the product development process.
• Maintain strong customer focus and ensure that end products meet or exceed customer expectations.

Compliance and professional development

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously develop professional competence by maintaining and recording Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.

 Leadership

• Assist the leadership team in managing and delivering mechanical design commitments within the required quality and schedule parameters.
• Work closely with the leadership team to ensure that project and business-wide targets are met.

Quality

• Be highly motivated towards providing a final product or service that exceeds expectations.
• Maintain a customer-centric mindset throughout all development activities.

General duties

• Perform other tasks as required at the discretion of the company.

About you

You’re a natural communicator, skilled at adapting your approach to connect with people across all levels of an organisation.

Change doesn’t faze you—you remain agile, adapting quickly when project priorities or timelines shift. You approach challenges proactively, thinking ahead to identify innovative solutions and prevent potential issues before they arise.

You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, effortlessly managing multiple design projects without compromising precision or quality.

Building strong relationships is second nature to you, and you know how to earn the trust of both colleagues and clients. Collaboration is at the heart of your working style—you excel at bringing teams together and fostering a culture of innovation and shared success.

You have a strong foundation in mechanical engineering design, supported by hands-on experience in delivering technically sound and innovative solutions. 

Apply today

• To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to Careers at CMTG
• Closing date: Friday 21 March 2025

We believe in equal opportunities

We believe in teamwork, no matter where you’re from or how you identify, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We’re looking for hardworking, passionate individuals to join our team. When you come on board, we’ll provide the support and opportunities you need to unlock your potential and do your best work.

We’re committed to ensuring an accessible and comfortable experience for everyone. If there’s anything we can do to make your application process or working environment more accommodating, please let us know—either in your application or by reaching out directly.

If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Note for recruitment agencies

CMTG does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies. Any CVs sent to us without a prior agreement in place will be considered the property of CMTG, and we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly without any obligation to the agency. 

If you are a recruitment agency interested in working with us, please email CMTG to discuss potential partnership opportunities.