Mechanical Design Engineer - Hybrid Working

eRecruitSmart; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in smart flooring technology seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for a hybrid role in London. You will be pivotal in the development of next-generation systems, managing design resources, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role offers the chance to collaborate with global brands and a competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least five years leading complex product development.
• Experience with 3D CAD and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of product test and verification methods.

Responsibilities

• Specification and development of electro-mechanical systems.
• Management of external design resources.
• Liaising with electronics and production engineering teams.

Skills

Product Lifecycle Management

Material Science

Robust Design

3D CAD

Manufacturing Technologies

Analytic Packages

Tools

Solidworks

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join this award-winning global leader in smart flooring technology based in London and Cambridge. This is a hybrid role working from the London or Cambridge office and working from home.

About the company
Our client has established a strong presence around the world, winning awards for technology that harvests energy and engagement data through interaction with pedestrians and working with some of the world’s most famous brands and organisations. With more than half a billion footsteps collected, they are quite literally changing the world, one step at a time.

About the role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be a key part of their exciting next growth stage and your performance and entrepreneurial skills will have a direct bearing on the company and where they go next.

You will report directly to the CTO and be responsible for the development of next generation systems, working hand in hand with the manufacturing team to introduce new suppliers, processes and materials and your responsibilities will include:

• Specification and development of electro-mechanical systems
• Regulatory compliance
• Management of external design resources, both in the UK and overseas
• Development of robust design and test processes
• Liaising with electronics hardware, production engineering and procurement teams

About you
To be successful for the role of Mechanical Design Engineer, you must have experience through the full product lifecycle from concept to production of high-volume electromechanical products for use in the built environment and have / be:

• At least five years leading complex product development
• Experience and oversight of 3D CAD (e.g. Solidworks) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Experience with Robust Design and Reliability Engineering practices
• Detailed knowledge of product test and verification methods and the ability to create test specifications
• A good understanding of Material Science
• Experience with a range of manufacturing technologies including CNC, injection moulding, composites, die-casting and DMLS
• Knowledge of the economics of manufacturing including product costing
• Prototype manufacturing and test
• Experience with analytic packages in particular FEA stress analysis

About the rewards
The position of Mechanical Design Engineer offers the chance to work with some of the world’s leading global brands and organisation and offers an excellent salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience.