Mechanical Design Engineer, Vehicle Sensors & Compute

Wayve; London (KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver robust integration solutions for sensors and compute on real-world vehicles. You will take ideas from concept to prototype and into manufacture, owning quality and trade-offs along the way.

This hands-on role requires developing HiLs, jigs, fixtures, and clear build instructions, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust, scalable integration across vehicle platforms.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in mechanical/design engineering with a portfolio.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (and SolidWorks PDM), including master model development.
• Experience with common manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture considerations.
• Strong experience designing/building test jigs, rigs, and fixtures; hands-on in a workshop.
• Strong 2D drawing, BOM management, and understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with FMEA/DFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate mechanical solutions for sensors and compute across vehicle platforms.
• Own mechanical design trade-offs (performance, cost, manufacturability, serviceability).
• Develop and build HiLs, test rigs, jigs, and fixtures for validation.
• Produce clear 2D drawings, assemblies, and BOMs; apply GD&T for repeatable builds.
• Partner with supply chain and external suppliers to source parts.
• Collaborate with electronics and other teams to integrate architectures.
• Create build instructions, inspection checklists, and safety/quality docs.

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

Prototyping

2D drawing

BOM management

GD&T

FMEA/DFMEA

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

3D printing

Job description

Wayve is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver robust integration solutions for sensors and compute on real-world vehicles. You will take ideas from concept to prototype and into manufacture, owning quality and trade-offs along the way.

This hands-on role requires developing HiLs, jigs, fixtures, and clear build instructions, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust, scalable integration across vehicle platforms.