Engineering Manager / Mechanical Engineer HaloBraid Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom Engineering Manager / Mechanical Engineer HaloBraid Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom Halo Braid is a cutting-edge textured hair technology company that uses breakthrough AI-powered engineering to help people perform beauty routines faster. We believe in healthier, happier hair for all, and we’re cultivating a culture of collaboration and scientific excellence to revolutionise the hair care industry. Our first product is an AI-powered hair braiding robot that empowers stylists to reduce braiding time from hours to minutes. We’re a small and diverse team of passionate serial entrepreneurs and engineers with experience bringing successful products to market at Apple, Amazon Robotics, and Rivian. We are backed by incredible investors and teams behind MongoDB, Beats Electronics, and Zola. We are building a team of passionate, dynamic self-starters who are driven by innovation and care for the end customer. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced Engineering Design Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering our innovative hair braiding robot to market as we near the end of R&D. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of hair styling technology, launch a new product suite, and have a significant impact on our fast-growing mission-driven startup. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic founding team and collaborate across Mechanical Engineering, Design, and Hardware. This role reports to the C-Suite. YOU HAVE 6+ years experience with CAD (Solidworks preferred). GD&T a plus Demonstrated design intelligence, mechanical intuition, creative problem solving, and strong attention to detail Created and tested proof-of-concept models and prototypes in the R&D stage Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) & mass manufacturing methods (injection molding, CNC etc.) Experience with gear design and linkages, and moving mechanisms Rapid prototyping and manufacturing methods (3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting) Experience working with Industrial Design to incorporate user needs, ergonomics, and aesthetics Excellent communication skills, an ability to clearly convey design ideas and brainstorm Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product, sales, and creative teams Adaptability, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a no-task-is-too-small attitude Experience managing and mentoring other engineers BONUS IF YOU HAVE Experience with consumer electronics, robotics, or hair styling tools, startup experience a plus Technical expertise with mechatronics components such as sensors, motors, electromagnets Experience with design optimization using FEA/CFD simulation YOU WILL Lead development of complex technology and product sub-assemblies; Own 3D CAD and design requirements of mechanical systems through product development and launch. Take an active role in defining design specifications for a given concept Use hand calculations, computer simulation, or lab-based testing to validate designs through the development process. Liaise and collaborate with suppliers to develop innovative, scaleable products Challenge and develop Halo Braid’s engineering practices to continuously improve design quality. Take an active, hands-on role to ensure that all engineering problems are resolved thoroughly. Oversee and mentor the technical work of other engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and engineering standards This role is based in the U.K. Halo Braid is a distributed team currently based in Boston, MA at the Harvard Innovation Labs with a growing team in the U.K. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Personal Care Product Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HaloBraid by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Mechanical Engineer” roles. 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