Hardware Mechanical Engineer

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The Hardware Mechanical Engineer is responsible for contributing across the full product lifecycle — from early concept through to detailed design, verification, and transfer into production. You will work closely with senior engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to bring high-quality, robust mechanical solutions to life. This is an opportunity to grow into a subsystem ownership role, developing both your technical depth and your influence within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

This position reports to the Hardware Engineering Senior Manager and is part of the Hardware Engineering Team located in Stevenage and will be an on-site role.

• Own the detailed design and development of mechanical components and assemblies
• Create and maintain high-quality CAD models and engineering drawings
• Identify design risks early and propose practical, evidence-based solutions

• Educated to BA, BSc, MA or MSc in relevant mechanical or design discipline.
• Possessing >3yrs experience of delivering mechanical solutions.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals such as materials, tolerancing, and analysis
• Hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, or product development environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate requirements into practical designs

• Ability to travel – Occasional travel to partner sites in Europe & UK may be required