Mechanical Design Engineer – Autonomy & Sensor Systems

Wayve; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver robust integration solutions for compute and sensors on real-world vehicles, partnering with automotive leaders from concept to manufacture.

You will own design trade‑offs, build HiLs and test rigs, and create clear drawings, BOMs, and safety documentation while collaborating with electronics and other engineering teams to ensure scalable, manufacturable systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in mechanical/design engineering, with a portfolio of relevant work.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (and SolidWorks PDM), including master model development and multi‑part assemblies.
• Experience with common manufacturing processes (sheet metal, machining, vacuum casting, 3D printing) and design-for-manufacture considerations.
• Strong experience designing/building test jigs, rigs, and fixtures; comfort working hands‑on in a workshop environment.
• Strong 2D drawing and assembly skills, BOM management, and working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience using risk assessment methods such as FMEA/DFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate mechanical solutions for sensors and compute across a range of vehicle platforms.
• Own mechanical design trade‑offs (performance, cost, manufacturability, serviceability) while maintaining a high quality bar.
• Develop and build HiLs, test rigs, jigs, and fixtures to support validation and integration.
• Produce clear 2D drawings, assemblies, and BOMs; apply GD&T to ensure repeatable builds.
• Partner with supply chain and external suppliers to source and manufacture parts (sheet metal, machining, vacuum casting, 3D printing, etc.).
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with electronics and other engineering teams to integrate compute/sensor architectures.
• Create build instructions, inspection checklists, and safety/quality documentation; support knowledge transfer to Fleet and field teams.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

FMEA/DFMEA

2D drawings

BOM management

Hands-on workshop

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Test jigs/fixtures

Job description

Wayve is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver robust integration solutions for compute and sensors on real-world vehicles, partnering with automotive leaders from concept to manufacture.

You will own design trade‑offs, build HiLs and test rigs, and create clear drawings, BOMs, and safety documentation while collaborating with electronics and other engineering teams to ensure scalable, manufacturable systems.