Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.

Lead the mechanical engineering delivery of the next generation of hardware products from concept through to production. Accountable for defining mechanical requirements and keeping JDM (Joint Development Manufacturing) partners accountable to delivering robust, manufacturable solutions that balance Engineering, Industrial Design (), and Manufacturing needs to achieve successful product outcomes for global markets.

• Lead the end-to-end mechanical engineering delivery of next-generation consumer hardware products, from concept through to mass production, across Entertainment, Connectivity and Smart Home product portfolios.
• Define mechanical requirements aligned to performance, cost, quality, reliability and manufacturability objectives, driving design decisions and trade-offs to achieve programme goals.
• Develop and refine mechanical architectures, design processes and engineering standards that optimise product quality, cost efficiency and high-volume manufacturing readiness.
• Act as the mechanical engineering lead within cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring alignment between Engineering, Industrial Design and Manufacturing functions.
• Partner with JDMs, suppliers and manufacturing partners to translate product requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions while maintaining delivery timelines and product quality.
• Lead DFM, DFA and DFR activities, stage-gate reviews and risk management processes, proactively identifying and mitigating design, manufacturing and quality risks.
• Define and oversee validation activities including DFMEA, tolerance analysis, design verification testing, root cause investigations and compliance with regulatory, safety and internal quality standards.
• Drive cost and delivery performance through BOM and tooling strategy reviews, cost optimisation initiatives, status reporting and support for key milestones including builds, tooling readiness and mass production.

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering or a related discipline, and commercial experience in a mechanical engineering or product design environment.
• Proven experience delivering mechanical design and development of high-volume consumer electronics products from concept through production.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection moulding, die casting and sheet metal fabrication, with expertise in designing for high-volume manufacture.
• Demonstrated experience in DFM, DFA, DFR, tolerance analysis, reliability engineering, DFMEA and design validation methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience working across global, cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders to achieve successful product outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage and hold external suppliers, manufacturing partners and JDMs accountable for quality, cost, delivery and engineering performance.
• Advanced CAD capability, ideally using Solid Works, with experience developing mechanical architectures and detailed product designs.
• Strong understanding of thermal management principles, simulation tools and their application within consumer electronic products.

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Free Sky TV or NOW package , including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcare with mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

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