Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company: Lynx Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Oxford
Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a fast-growing technology company developing advanced hardware products at the intersection of robotics, AI, computer vision and geospatial technology.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in taking innovative products from concept through to production, working on cutting-edge hardware in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

The Role
As the Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the physical development and delivery of next-generation hardware products, leading mechanical design, manufacturing and production activities from initial concept through to scaled manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design and new product development from concept to production.
  • Design complex mechanical assemblies and integrate hardware systems.
  • Manage hardware operations, including BOMs, inventory and production tooling.
  • Oversee procurement, supplier relationships and global logistics.
  • Perform mechanical validation and thermal simulations.
  • Lead product compliance and certification for international markets (CE, FCC, UKCA and others).
  • Support the transition from prototype builds to scalable manufacturing.
  • Build and test prototype and small production batches where required.
  • Mentor and support a growing engineering team.

Requirements:
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Product Design.
  • 5+ years experience in mechanical product design.
  • Strong CAD skills, ideally using SolidWorks and 3DEXPERIENCE.
  • Experience taking products from design through manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering with an understanding of electronics integration.
  • Experience working within manufacturing, procurement or production environments.

Desirable Experience
  • Computer vision, LiDAR or GPS sensor integration.
  • Industrial or consumer product development.
  • PCB design exposure (Altium, KiCad or Eagle).
  • Leadership or mentoring experience.
  • Experience working within a start-up or high-growth technology business.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering workflows and process automation.

Whats on Offer
  • Salary of £50,000-£60,000, depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working (2 days from home each week).
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Annual salary and performance reviews.
  • Employee share options.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • The opportunity to work on genuinely innovative hardware products in a fast-paced engineering environment.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to make a significant impact in an innovative technology business, I’d be happy to tell you more. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Posted: July 16th, 2026