Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

The engineer will be responsible for driving the end-to-end development of innovative mechanical products, from initial ideation and feasibility analysis through to detailed design and verification. This role bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical manufacturing, ensuring new designs meet performance, reliability, and cost targets before mass production. We are looking for mechanical engineers who are mathematically and mechanically minded, have strong analytical and critical thinking abilities and detailed knowledge of engineering and design principles, ready to find creative solutions to technical problems.

This role includes, among others:

• Meeting with internal clients and design teams to determine mechanical applications and requirements.
• Conducting research to inform the design and engineering methods required for the mechanical systems.
• Planning and executing mechanical designs using CAD.
• Performing computer simulations and experiments to virtually test and refine the designs.
• Develop and manufacture physical prototypes for testing.
• Documenting the design process, iterations, and test analytics.
• Liaising with internal clients, designers, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure coherence.
• Preparing technical reports, design specifications documents, and operational manuals.
• Keeping abreast of the latest advancements in technology, design trends, and engineering best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• MEng in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Experience in CAD and mechanical modelling (OnShape or Solidworks)
• Experience of assembly, fasteners, tooling, and best practices in mechanical design
• Using standard lab test equipment, test methods, setting up testing, best practices and validate results
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience using additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping techniques
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing methods, and the design needs for high cycle numbers

Desirable:

• Background within solid mechanics, statics, fracture and fatigue
• Knowledge of Mechatronics is a nice to have
• “Hands on” experience in workshop environment is a nice to have

Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed for you. We care about people and we've ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We regularly review our benefits to ensure we are supporting our employees appropriately. Currently, we offer technically stretching work, a competitive salary and:

• A hybrid working policy that sees you in the office typically 40% of your time.
• 30 days 'working from anywhere' policy
• Private Medical Insurance
• Meal tickets
• Wellbeing support through Apps such as Unmind and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to participate in share schemes

We also have regular divisional socials, sports clubs not to mention the Ocado Technology Academy for a packed schedule of courses, conferences and events. If you think you have what it takes to make a difference, please submit your application below.

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