Mostly Remote (UK-based, travel to Warwickshire HQ required a few days per month, along with some customer site visits)
A well-funded, dynamic agricultural technology start-up is pioneering a novel, sustainable solution for crop cultivation. The company's core mission is to transform weed control by replacing chemical herbicides with a physical method.
The company seeks a talented and knowledgeable Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team, working closely with the Lead Engineer.
Core Responsibilities
This is a product development-focused role, delivering on the company roadmap for new and existing agricultural machinery. Duties will also include:
* Design & Development: The Engineer will contribute to the development of agricultural machines, including parts, enclosures, hydraulic mechanisms, and electro-mechanical systems.
* Performance & Reliability: The role focuses on improving the performance and reliability of the existing machine fleet operating across the UK and Europe.
* Cost Reduction: The Engineer will critically attack the cost of existing machinery and contribute to the ground-up design of a new, lighter, more efficient machine (Value Engineering).
* Hands-on Work: The role involves hands-on build, development testing, and ad-hoc travel to customer sites for diagnostic/troubleshooting work.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Candidates should have 4–5 years or more of relevant experience.
* Direct experience in the development and design of agricultural machinery.
* Proven experience in Design for Cost/Value Engineering.
* Competence with a major CAD package (Autodesk Inventor beneficial).
* Proficiency with FEA and general mechanical engineering calculations.
* Experience with production systems (e.g., engineering change control).
* Awareness of the Machinery Directive and risk assessment.
* The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure in a flexible, dynamic, start-up environment.
Beneficial Experience
Experience working with the following systems is advantageous:
* High voltage
* PTO driven machinery
* Hydraulic systems
* Generators and 3 phase electrical systems