Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Sigma Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Lichfield
Job Description:

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineers- Why You Should Apply

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Growth and job security: This is a fast-growing British business with a technical vision through to 2030 and a roadmap of new products and R&D. Join now, and you help shape the next generation of solutions.

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Somewhere you can stay: More than half the team have been here five years or more. It's a non-corporate, family-feel culture.

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Your salary, benefits & hours of work

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  • £40,000, depending on experience, with a little more possible for the right person
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  • Cash health plan
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  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
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  • Company pension
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  • A rewards platform covering electric vehicle and childcare salary sacrifice, plus high street discounts
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  • 7.30 am to 4 pm, with a 1-hour lunch, 37.5 hours per week, based on site in Lichfield
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What you'll do as the Mechanical Design Engineer

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You'll join the UK design team, developing and evolving products across the range and building on the site's FEA capability.

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  • Produce 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings to the required standards and tolerances
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  • Carry out finite element analysis to prove product performance before manufacturing
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  • Analyse existing designs and develop new ones based on field knowledge and competitor insight
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  • Visit suppliers and foundries to resolve design and manufacturability issues
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  • Manage assigned projects, approving first-off samples before handover to operations
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  • Work with international colleagues and mentor more junior members of the team
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What you'll need to apply for the Mechanical Design Engineer

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  • Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred, though any major package is considered)
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  • Hands-on experience with finite element analysis (FEA)
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  • A mechanical engineering degree or a closely related design background
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Interested?

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Click Apply to find out more, or call the office to discuss.

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Posted: August 27th, 2026