Full job descriptionSenior 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 SolidWorks 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, LiDAR or GPS sensor integration.
*Industrial or consumer product development.
*PCB design exposure (Altium, KiCad 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.

What’s 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’re 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.