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Product design / mechanical lead

Oxford
NavLive
Design
Posted: 12 August
Offer description

NavLive is a spin-out from the University of Oxford, backed by award-winning technology and algorithms. We are developing real-time spatial AI solutions for the construction and geospatial industries.


We use real-time multi-sensor fusion and high-precision positioning technology to build 3D models of indoor and outdoor environments in real-time. Our tech can infer what has changed and provide insights to facility owners or site decision-makers. We want to recruit a lead product design / mechanical engineer to help us develop our products and execute R&D projects with partners in the above-mentioned sectors.


Are you interested in joining a rapidly growing start-up to develop advanced technology which will revolutionise how companies monitor their assets, make decisions and measure the real world?


Tasks

Your role as a Product Design Lead will involve:



* Leading mechanical design

* Driving product development from concept to production

* Managing manufacturing and assembly processes

* Managing supply chain and certification processes

* Leading and mentoring a growing engineering team

* Scale up our hardware operations from small batch manufacturing to a professional production environment


Requirements

Key requirements for this role:



* 5+ years CAD design experience, using software such as SolidWorks

* A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Product Design

* Strong mechanical engineering expertise with a working knowledge of electronics

* Hands-on experience in manufacturing, production, or procurement



The following are desirable skills and traits:



* Experience in consumer or industrial product design

* Previous team leadership or mentorship experience

* Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium, Eagle, or KiCad

* Experience integrating sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, or GPS

* A strong drive for career progression and interest in growing with a scaling company


Benefits

For the successful candidate, we can offer:



* Competitive salary offering: 60k - 80k per year

* 25 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays

* Salary pension exchange scheme

* A dynamic fast-moving work environment based in central Oxford

* On-the-job training in cutting-edge robotics and AI

* Annual performance and salary review

* Employee share options



Flexibility


This role involves on-site and in-person time, but we structure our working week to enable hybrid work arrangements (working-from-home 1-2 days per week).


Our working week is centred around a set of core working hours but we offer extra flexibility for candidates with specific personal constraints.


Diversity and Inclusion


Our company thrives on diverse inputs from people of different backgrounds, skillset and points of view. We embrace individuality and aim to offer the flexibility demanded by the modern digital workforce..

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