Senior Mechanical Engineer

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 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.