Mechanical Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Ware; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Private medical care

Career development support

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Ware, UK, is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join the Silent Sentinel team. The position involves designing enclosures and mechanisms for long-range surveillance cameras, requiring proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and expertise in manufacturing techniques. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities. The role supports both internal and external collaborations in a hybrid work environment, offering competitive benefits including a performance bonus and additional pay.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team.
• Excellent communication skills for documentation.
• Ability to justify design decisions with calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design enclosures for harsh environments.
• Collaborate with internal machine shops and suppliers.
• Create detailed production-quality drawings.

Skills

Fluency in English

CAD experience in SolidWorks

Knowledge of material properties

Problem-solving approach

Design for manufacture and assembly

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA and thermal simulation

Job description

Overview

Company Overview

Motorola Solutions is a global company focused on people and safety through critical communications, video security and command center technologies. The team in Ware, UK develops long-range surveillance cameras for public and commercial safety. The role is part of the Silent Sentinel team to facilitate ongoing projects.

Department Overview

The Specialty Camera Engineering team in Ware, UK is responsible for developing cameras for long-range surveillance (e.g., border or coastal security). Products span hardware, firmware and mechanics with end-to-end development, testing and maintenance across the lifecycle.

Job Description

Hybrid work arrangement (office located in Ware).

Motorola Solutions is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Silent Sentinel team to support ongoing projects. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, capable of autonomy, and able to reach out for support as needed. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders internal and external to engineering to produce reliable products and production methods.

The primary responsibilities include designing enclosures and mechanisms suited for harsh environments (including -40°C, marine conditions and MIL STD). Designs will be created in CAD (SolidWorks) and translated into technical drawings and build guides readable by production, quality and manufacturing teams. Attention to detail in drawing release, prototype testing and production troubleshooting is essential. A portfolio with relevant work is expected for interview consideration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal machine shop (different site) and suppliers to achieve company objectives
• Produce supporting documentation to allow for an independent production team
• Use 3D modeling software to design parts, assemblies and mechanisms using a variety of materials and fabrication technologies (machining, 3D printing, laser cutting and folding)
• Estimate amount of work required to complete proposed tasks
• Create detailed production-quality fabrication drawings, design documentation, and assembly drawings for new and existing components
• Drawing and design review to ensure high-quality material delivery to stakeholders
• Produce specification and development of designs, prototypes, and test fixtures
• Mechanical testing and verification of parts/products and report creation
• Design improvement during the ECR process
• Support other engineering disciplines to help meet objectives
• Communicate effectively with other engineering teams to ensure the designed product meets needs

Basic Requirements

• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• CAD experience in SolidWorks (3D modeling, 2D drawings, BoM)
• Knowledge of material properties, manufacturing techniques, plating, coatings and fasteners
• Ability to travel between Ware and Sandy on short notice
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including clear documentation
• Self-motivated, quick to learn and able to work in a team
• Pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Ability to design for manufacture and assembly
• Ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing design capability is a plus
• Familiarity with IP ratings and achieving IP67
• Ability to design and carry out relevant tests to achieve high product quality
• Ability to justify design decisions with calculations, analysis and documentation
• Experience in FEA and thermal simulation is advantageous

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes
• Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus)
• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible working options
• Private medical care
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Career development support and learning opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support (EAP, guidance)
• Carbon neutral initiatives/goals
• CSR initiatives including volunteering days
• Well-known company discount scheme

Travel & Relocation

Travel requirements: Under 10%

Relocation: None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral

Referral payment plan: Yes

Company

Motorola Solutions UK Limited

EEO Statement: Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you’d be a great addition to our team.