At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of next-gen hardware products in robotics and AI.
- Company: Fast-growing tech company at the forefront of innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and employee share options.
- Other info: Join a dynamic environment with ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on cutting-edge technology and mentor a growing team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in product design.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a fast-growing technology company developing advanced hardware products at the intersection of robotics, AI, computer vision and geospatial technology.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in taking innovative products from concept through to production, working on cutting-edge hardware in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
The Role
As the Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll take ownership of the physical development and delivery of next-generation hardware products, leading mechanical design, manufacturing and production activities from initial concept through to scaled manufacture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and new product development from concept to production.
- Design complex mechanical assemblies and integrate hardware systems.
- Manage hardware operations, including BOMs, inventory and production tooling.
- Oversee procurement, supplier relationships and global logistics.
- Perform mechanical validation and thermal simulations.
- Lead product compliance and certification for international markets (CE, FCC, UKCA and others).
- Support the transition from prototype builds to scalable manufacturing.
- Build and test prototype and small production batches where required.
- Mentor and support a growing engineering team.
Requirements
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Product Design.
- 5+ years experience in mechanical product design.
- Strong CAD skills, ideally using Solid Works and 3DEXPERIENCE.
- Experience taking products from design through manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering with an understanding of electronics integration.
- Experience working within manufacturing, procurement or production environments.
Desirable Experience
- Computer vision, Li DAR or GPS sensor integration.
- Industrial or consumer product development.
- PCB design exposure (Altium, Ki Cad or Eagle).
- Leadership or mentoring experience.
- Experience working within a start-up or high-growth technology business.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering workflows and process automation.
- Whats on Offer
- Salary of £50,000-£60,000, depending on experience.
- Hybrid working (2 days from home each week).
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Annual salary and performance reviews.
- Employee share options.
- Ongoing training and development.
- The opportunity to work on genuinely innovative hardware products in a fast-paced engineering environment.
If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to make a significant impact in an innovative technology business, I'd be happy to tell you more.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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