Product Design Engineer

Pod Point, Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm at the forefront of electric vehicle charging is seeking a Product Design Engineer. This role involves designing and developing mechanical systems for EV charging products, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards. You'll lead testing and validation efforts, collaborate across teams, and drive continuous product improvement. With a flexible hybrid working model and a focus on work-life balance, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable transportation solutions. Join a company that values creativity and innovation while making a positive impact on the environment.

Benefits

UnMind wellbeing platform access

Flexible hybrid working model

Work abroad for up to 20 days per year

Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme

Family & friend discount scheme

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous parental and family leave

Pension scheme with 4.5% match

Eyecare scheme

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design and product lifecycle.
• Experience with plastic injection moulding and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Plastic Injection Moulding

SolidWorks

GD&T

Tolerance Analysis

Digital Rendering

Materials Knowledge

Product Data Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Suite

Keyshot

Job description

Product Design Engineer

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Head of Hardware

Compensation: £50,000 - £60,000 / year

Description

Pod Point are looking for a Product Design Engineer who has experience designing for plastic injection moulding, to support it's growth into new product design!

Leading the way in electric vehicle charging, we've been at the forefront of adoption in the UK since 2009. With over 250,000 charge points installed so far, out of a total of 1 million in the UK, we make EV ownership simple and affordable.

Partnering with top automotive brands like Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW and Kia, as well as energy leaders such as EDF and Centrica, we’ve earned accolades such as the 'Which? - Trusted Trader' award and 'Best for Value, Home EV Chargers - What Car?'

With our international expansion, we aim to transform the EV charging landscape not just in the UK, but now across Europe.

Our Ways of Working

We’re all about flexibility, community and a healthy work-life balance. Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office working. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but you can expect to work from our London office between 8-12 days per month.

To support this, the successful applicant should be within a reasonably commutable distance to our office (Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8HB).

Join the EVolution:

You will play a key role in taking ownership of the end-to-end design, development, and validation of mechanical systems and components within EV charging products, ensuring they are innovative, manufacturable, and meet all functional, safety, and quality standards.

You’ll also be responsible for:

• Mechanical Design & Development - Take ownership of the end-to-end design and development of mechanical systems and components, ensuring they are functional, manufacturable, and compliant with safety and regulatory standards.
• Testing, Validation & Documentation - Lead mechanical testing and validation activities, resolve complex technical challenges, and maintain robust documentation to support traceability and knowledge sharing.
• Cross-Functional Integration & Communication - Collaborate with other engineering functions and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components, while clearly communicating design intent and trade-offs across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manufacturing Readiness & Prototyping - Apply deep knowledge of materials and production processes to ensure designs are optimised for manufacturing, while creating and iterating prototypes to drive continuous product improvement.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement - Continuously explore new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance product performance, reliability, and engineering excellence.

Electrify us with your skills:

We think the role would be great for somebody who has previously led the design of complex, production-ready mechanical components — ideally using tools like SolidWorks — and has seen those designs through the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through to validation, manufacturing, and launch, as well as someone with:

• At least 2 years + industry experience
• Experience designing for plastic injection moulding
• Mechanical design expertise. I.e. Proficiency in SolidWorks (CAD, simulation, Composer), GD&T, tolerance analysis, and digital rendering tools (e.g. Keyshot, Adobe Suite)
• Materials & Manufacturing knowledge (e.g. injection moulding, CNC, laser cutting
• Product Data Management (PDM/PLM) experience.

Perks that spark joy:

• Access for you and up to 5 family/friends to the 'UnMind' wellbeing platform
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Work abroad for up to 20 days per year
• Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme and free Pod Point
• Family & friend discount scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Very generous parental and family leave
• Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution
• Eyecare scheme
• Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary
• Virtual GP provided by HealthHero
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Important Information:

You must have the legal right to work in the UK. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Your privacy is important to us, all information shared will be handled according to our Candidate Privacy Notice.