Mechanical Design Engineer for Autonomous Vehicles

OpenDigital Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve in London is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver robust integration solutions for compute and sensors on real-world vehicles, taking ideas from concept through prototype and into manufacture, while owning quality and trade-offs.

You will apply 4+ years of mechanical/design engineering experience, solid proficiency in SolidWorks, and a strong background in fabrication processes, test jigs, and BOM management to enable reliable integration with electronics teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical/design engineering experience with a portfolio.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including master model development and multi-part assemblies.
• Experience with sheet metal, machining, vacuum casting, and 3D printing.
• Hands-on in workshop environments with test jigs, rigs, and fixtures.
• Strong 2D drawing, BOM management and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience using FMEA/DFMEA risk assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate mechanical solutions for sensors and compute across 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

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Prototyping

2D drawings & BOMs

GD&T

FMEA/DFMEA

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Wayve in London is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver robust integration solutions for compute and sensors on real-world vehicles, taking ideas from concept through prototype and into manufacture, while owning quality and trade-offs.

You will apply 4+ years of mechanical/design engineering experience, solid proficiency in SolidWorks, and a strong background in fabrication processes, test jigs, and BOM management to enable reliable integration with electronics teams.