Mechanical Design Engineers- Why You Should Apply
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.
Somewhere you can stay More than half the team have been here for five years or more. It’s a non-corporate, family-feel culture.
Your salary, benefits & hours of work
- £40,000, depending on experience, with a little more possible for the right person
- Cash health plan
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- A rewards platform covering electric vehicle and childcare salary sacrifice, plus high street discounts
- 7.30 am to 4 pm, with a 1-hour lunch, 37.5 hours per week, based on site in Lichfield
What you’ll do as the Mechanical Design Engineer
You’ll join the UK design team, developing and evolving products across the range and building on the site’s FEA capability.
- Produce 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings to the required standards and tolerances
- Carry out finite element analysis to prove product performance before manufacturing
- Analyse existing designs and develop new ones based on field knowledge and competitor insight
- Visit suppliers and foundries to resolve design and manufacturability issues
- Manage assigned projects, approving first-off samples before handover to operations
- Work with international colleagues and mentor more junior members of the team
What you’ll need to apply for the Mechanical Design Engineer
- Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred, though any major package is considered)
- Hands-on experience with finite element analysis (FEA)
- A mechanical engineering degree or a closely related design background
How to apply
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- You decide We always check with you before your CV goes to the hiring company.
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