Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

IO; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of the mechanical design aspects. This pivotal role involves ensuring a repeatable and scalable solution through collaboration and deep understanding of manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a background in robotics and CE marking experience. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth await in this dynamic start-up environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical design experience, ideally across the full life cycle.
• Design for manufacture and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CE marking.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design across the product lifecycle to enable a repeatable and scalable solution.
• Collaborate to ensure design for manufacture considerations are integrated.
• Engage with robotics or FMCG contexts.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design for manufacture

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Background in robotics

Interest in special purpose machinery

Willingness to work in a start-up environment

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer – Edinburgh – Permanent

An opportunity to work with a robotics organisation on an ambitious journey. They are developing technology that will help clear up the world we live in and save a vast amount of time and resources. This role allows you to take ownership of the mechanical design aspects in the company and make a tangible impact by helping develop a repeatable product rather than a one-off solution.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design across the product lifecycle to enable a repeatable and scalable solution.
• Collaborate to ensure design for manufacture considerations are integrated, with a good understanding of the manufacturing process.
• Engage with robotics or FMCG contexts; experience with special purpose machinery is also relevant.
• Be prepared to work in a start-up environment and tackle a variety of problems.
• Experience with CE marking and regulatory considerations relevant to the product.

Qualifications

• Mechanical design experience, ideally across the full life cycle.
• Design for manufacture and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Robotics or FMCG background preferred; interest in special purpose machinery.
• Willingness to work in a start-up environment and handle diverse challenges.
• Experience with CE marking.

Working Arrangements

Due to the hands-on nature of the role, you'll be in the office more often than not. There is flexibility, with a day or two from home each week being the norm.

Compensation and Application

The salary will be competitive, particularly for a start-up. This is a pivotal role for the team and offers a significant opportunity for growth over time.

If you're interested in hearing more, please apply to this advert or connect with George Russell on LinkedIn; contact via iO Associates.