Be a part of something that is small and growing, whilst being a significant player whose individual contribution can make a difference for the company and for yourself. If you're passionate about shaping the future of manufacturing with cutting-edge AI and robotics, join our client's team in Edinburgh! Enigma People Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team in Edinburgh, Scotland. As an early local hire, you will play a crucial role in developing the company's proprietary AI and robotics technologies. You will work closely with the global engineering team to design, implement, and deploy innovative solutions that advance the company's mission. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved at an influential stage and help build the Scotland team, which is planned to grow significantly over the next year. You will influence a focussed, hard working, collaborative but flexible culture with direct and hands on contributions. On offer is competitive compensation, equity, and benefits. Apply today and take your career to the next level while working on ground breaking technology.
Key Responsibilities
● Own the design and development of mechanical systems and components, ensuring they meet project goals, quality and performance requirements.
● Oversee testing and validation, resolve complex engineering challenges and ensure compliance with industry standards.
● Assist in documenting and refining design processes and collaborate with other engineering disciplines for seamless integration and delivery.
● Drive continuous innovation by exploring new technologies, materials and methodologies, proposing solutions to enhance product performance, reliability and desirability.
● Ensure all updates and changes are accurately reflected in our design documentation.
● Translate product and business requirements into technical solutions and validation methods.
● Lead the identification of mechanical hazards, failure modes and project risks.
● Travel when required to company headquarters in Los Angeles and key suppliers.
Required Qualifications/Experience:
● BEng/MEng in Mechanical/Design Engineering or related subjects.
● 5+ years’ experience developing electro-mechanical products.
● Excellent 2D and 3D CAD skills with Solidworks or Inventor.
● Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and GD&T.
● Experience developing sheet metal, CNC and injection moulded components.
● Prototyping and evaluation skills with rapid prototyping, metrology and workshop tools.
● Design analysis using simulation and tolerance stack analysis.
● Demonstrated success developing products for low and high volume manufacturing.
● Ability to visualise and communicate designs and technical proposals effectively.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
● CNC industrial machinery design and installation.
● Design for regulated markets (medical, automotive, defence).
● Motion, vision and/or control (camera, sensor and actuator integration).
● Design and simulation for thermal management.
● Design and testing of IP/IK rated products.
● Verification testing of design from prototype to production release (in-house/3rd party labs).
● Failure, hazard and risk analysis.
● Mains powered industrial equipment.
● Integration of wireless modules (e.g. WIFI, Bluetooth, RFID).
● Experience using PDM and PLM software for data management.
● Understanding of user safety and ergonomics.
● Product visualization and rendering e.g. Keyshot