Intern Design Engineer - Product

Company Overview

Harwin plc is a Portsmouth-based, family-owned precision engineering company on an ambitious global growth journey. With a strong international presence and a well-established partner network, the organisation has built a reputation over decades for quality, reliability, and long-term thinking.

The Role

Harwin is recruiting for an exciting 12-month placement opportunity for a design student to join our team. This role will provide valuable, hands‑on experience in mechanical and product design, leading real change projects to improve production efficiency.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD designs and technical drawings for manufacture and customers
• Adhere to Global Engineering standards
• Co‑ordination of change management activities to cross‑functional departments within the business

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, mechanical systems, and materials science
• Proficiency in 3‑D CAD software (training can be provided on specific platforms if necessary)
• Good problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays
• Additional 3 days off over the festive period
• Real‑world experience working on live projects
• Mentoring and support from experienced engineers
• Opportunity to develop technical and professional skills
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art 3‑D printing facilities and a dedicated R&D test lab for hands‑on product assessment and validation of design ideas

As an equal opportunities employer, Harwin is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Harwin.

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