Junior Product Design Engineer

Location: London
Working pattern: Full-time, hybrid

About Apollo Designs

Apollo Designs is a fast-growing product design and engineering company helping clients turn ideas into commercially viable products. We work across a wide range of sectors, supporting projects from early concept development through prototyping, engineering and through to manufacture and launch.

We are building a dynamic and ambitious team with the skills to move quickly, solve difficult problems and bring exciting new hardware products to life.

The Role

We are looking for a creative and practical Junior Product Design Engineer to join our growing team.

You will work across the full product development process, helping transform early-stage ideas into well-designed, functional and manufacturable products. The role will involve concept development, CAD design, visualisation, engineering, prototyping, testing and supporting products into manufacture.

This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys both designing products digitally and physically building them. You will work across multiple projects and sectors, often moving quickly from an initial brief to a working prototype.

As a junior member of the team, you will be supported in developing a broad range of product design and engineering skills while also being given responsibility for your own workstreams and project tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop product concepts from initial briefs, sketches and client discussions
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and engineering drawings
• Produce high-quality product visualisations and presentation material
• Build, assemble and test physical prototypes
• Use 3D printing, workshop tools and other prototyping methods
• Identify design problems and develop practical solutions
• Select suitable materials, components and manufacturing processes
• Design products with manufacture, assembly, cost and reliability in mind
• Support communication with suppliers, manufacturers and clients
• Contribute to design reviews, testing plans and project documentation
• Manage your own tasks across several fast-moving projects

Skills and Experience

• A degree or equivalent experience in product design, mechanical engineering, design engineering or a related subject
• Strong understanding of product development and mechanical design principles
• Good 3D CAD modelling and technical drawing skills
• Ability to communicate ideas through sketches, renders and prototypes
• Practical experience building and testing physical products
• Understanding of materials and common manufacturing processes
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage priorities and work across multiple projects
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A portfolio of personal, academic or professional projects demonstrating your capabilities

Please note, we will also consider candidates that can demonstrate strong practical experience and project work in the field even with limited academic background.

Software and Tools

Experience with the following would be beneficial:

• Onshape or another professional CAD package
• Blender or another 3D rendering and visualisation package
• 3D printing and rapid prototyping equipment
• Workshop tools and basic fabrication equipment

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is creative, curious and excited by the process of turning ideas into real products.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change and projects may present unfamiliar technical challenges. You will need to be proactive, willing to learn and happy to take a hands-on approach to solving problems. This job will be exciting and fast paced and if you enjoy making things it be immensely rewarding.

This is an opportunity to join Apollo Designs at an early stage and grow with the business, gaining exposure to a broad range of products, clients and engineering challenges.

Salary

We have a salary range between £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and portfolio

Applying

If this role is of interest to you please apply using the form below or email contact@apollodesigns.co.uk with a cover letter and CV.