Principal Mechanical Engineer | Lead NPD & Systems Design

Berkshire Grey; Bedford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare - Full medical, dental and

Life insurance

Gym stipends and wellness programs

Stock options and 401(k) matching

Lunch/daily snacks and beverages

Job summary

Berkshire Grey in Bedford, UK seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a new product development team, transforming customer challenges into integrated electromechanical systems.

You will design, prototype, test, and launch products with autonomy, collaborating across disciplines and guiding junior engineers while ensuring manufacturability and reliability. The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping and close supplier interaction.

Qualifications

• Deeply understand customer needs and translate into system-level requirements.
• Design for manufacturability and maintainability.
• Lead design, development, and testing activities across a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design and release components and systems using SolidWorks and PLM systems.
• Develop BOMs, fabrication drawings, and maintenance instructions.
• Hands-on prototyping and fast iteration using shop tools.

Skills

Autonomy

Systems thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Reliability analysis

DFMEA/PFMEA

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM systems

3D CAD

Job description

Berkshire Grey in Bedford, UK seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a new product development team, transforming customer challenges into integrated electromechanical systems.

You will design, prototype, test, and launch products with autonomy, collaborating across disciplines and guiding junior engineers while ensuring manufacturability and reliability. The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping and close supplier interaction.