At a Glance
- Tasks: Design rugged case systems using SolidWorks and support prototype builds.
- Company: Extreme Cases Ltd, a UK-based company specialising in custom protective cases.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, skill development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a growing team with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Work on real engineering projects and see your designs come to life.
- Qualifications: HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design; SolidWorks experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Junior Design Engineer – Solid Works / Mechanical Design
Location
Barnstaple, Devon |
Employment type
Full-time, On-site
Extreme Cases Ltd , we design and build rugged, custom protective cases and containers for demanding environments — from defence and aerospace to specialist commercial applications . Everything we do is designed and manufactured in the UK, combining precision engineering, creativity and practicality.
We’re now looking for a
Junior Design Engineer to join our small but growing engineering team in Barnstaple. If you’re hands‑on, detail‑driven, and want to see your designs become real products, we’d love to hear from you.
- What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and developing rugged case systems in
Solid Works .
- Producing
3D CAD models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings .
- Creating data for subcontracted sheet metal fabrication .
- Generating
CAM toolpaths for foam machining (Bsuite and Fusion 360).
- Helping to run our
CNC router and supporting prototype builds.
- Getting involved in the full design‑to‑manufacture process — from concept to delivery.
- What You’ll Need
- HND or Degree in
- Mechanical Engineering ,
Product Design or similar.
- Experience using
- Solid Works
(or another 3D CAD package).
- Understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerancing and manufacturing methods.
- Basic knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and engineering drawings.
- Keen eye for detail and enthusiasm for practical, hands‑on work.
- Nice to Have
- Experience with
- CAM programming
(Bsuite or Fusion 360).
- Familiarity with CNC routers or foam machining.
- Understanding of design for EMC shielding.
- Knowledge of basic electronics — we often integrate equipment or simple circuits into our cases.
- Interest in rugged, defence or aerospace product design.
- Why Join Extreme Cases
- Work on real, tangible engineering projects — not just concepts.
- Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team.
- Develop your skills across CAD, CAM, CNC and manufacturing.
- Competitive salary and opportunities to grow with us.
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Junior Design Engineer in Barnstaple employer: Extreme Cases Limited
At Extreme Cases Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering a collaborative and supportive work environment where creativity meets precision engineering. Located in Barnstaple, our team works on real-world projects that allow you to see your designs come to life, while also providing competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth in CAD, CAM, and CNC skills. Join us to be part of a friendly team dedicated to innovation in rugged design for demanding industries.
