Founding Mechanical Engineer — London (Equity)

Oho Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Oho Group in London is seeking a highly ambitious Founding Mechanical Engineer to help shape a manufacturing technology startup. You will own mechanical projects from concept to production, designing plastic parts and injection-moulded components, and collaborating with software engineers to bring AI and automation into manufacturing processes.

You’ll join an early-stage team with meaningful equity and the chance to establish a new operation from day one, reporting directly to the founding team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong CAD and mechanical design capabilities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, plastics, and product development.
• Hands‑on mindset with physical machinery and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical engineering projects from concept to production.
• Design and develop components, especially plastic parts and injection‑moulded products.
• Work across CAD, prototyping, design optimization and manufacturing processes.
• Explore robotics and automation to improve manufacturing workflows.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate AI and automation.
• Help establish a new manufacturing operation in London.

Skills

CAD

Mechanical design

Robotics interest

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Oho Group in London is seeking a highly ambitious Founding Mechanical Engineer to help shape a manufacturing technology startup. You will own mechanical projects from concept to production, designing plastic parts and injection-moulded components, and collaborating with software engineers to bring AI and automation into manufacturing processes.

You’ll join an early-stage team with meaningful equity and the chance to establish a new operation from day one, reporting directly to the founding team