Location: Fareham
Industry: Thermal Engineering / Product Development
Type: Full‑time, Permanent, Hybrid
The Junior Development Engineer (thermo) role is an entry‑level engineering position designed to strengthen our Global Technology Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to develop deep technical expertise in heat exchanger technology, thermodynamics, and product development.
You don't need to be an expert yet, just someone with the right foundation, curiosity, and mindset.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone with a degree (or equivalent) in:
Mechanical Engineering
Thermal Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Or a similar engineering discipline
You should have a solid understanding of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, enough to analyse and support the development of heat exchanger products.
This role suits someone who enjoys switching between desk‑based analysis and hands‑on practical work.
What You'll Be Doing
You will support the design, development, and improvement of heat exchanger products across global teams. Typical tasks include:
Running engineering calculations and simulations
Supporting laboratory testing and experimental work
Helping build, refine, and evaluate prototypes
Writing clear and structured technical reports
Tracking engineering changes and documenting work properly
Delivering tasks in a methodical, process‑driven way
Working to defined project timelines
Supporting thermodynamic and performance analysis
This is a role for someone who likes order, structure, and process, and who takes pride in doing things properly.
Who You'll Work With
This role involves daily collaboration with colleagues across the world, including:
Global Technology Teams
Product Managers
Manufacturing Sites
Customers and external partners
Strong communication skills are essential. You should be comfortable explaining technical ideas clearly, working with different cultures, and speaking with colleagues or customers abroad.
What We Value
We're not looking for deep experience, we're looking for the right person:
Keen to develop and grow
Open to feedback and learning
Interested in heat exchanger technology
Comfortable with both practical and analytical work
Willing to travel occasionally
Curious, methodical, and proactive
This role offers strong long‑term development potential, with opportunities to grow into advanced product engineering, thermodynamic analysis, or global project roles.
Why This Role Matters
You will play a key part in:
Supporting new product development
Improving existing product performance
Contributing to global engineering projects
Helping shape the next generation of heat exchanger technology
This is a rare opportunity to join a global engineering organisation at an early stage in your career and build a strong technical foundation.
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £32000.00 per year