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Lead Product Design Engineer
Harnham
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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Direct message the job poster from Harnham Want to lead hardware development at a cutting-edge robotics start-up? Do you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on product environments? Ready to design LiDAR-enabled tools that map the real world in real time? We’re partnered with a high-growth UK-based start-up spun out of a leading university research institute. The company is developing handheld LiDAR and SLAM-based systems for real-time spatial mapping—already used across construction, geospatial, and critical infrastructure sectors. Backed by £4M in funding and preparing for Series A, they’re hiring a
Lead Product Design Engineer
to lead hardware development and scale production operations. Responsibilities Lead mechanical design across R&D and production Drive CAD development (SolidWorks) and prototyping (3D printing, injection moulding) Manage supplier relationships, compliance, and certification Scale operations from small batch to high-quality production Collaborate closely with electronics and firmware teams Mentor a small but growing hardware team Requirements 5+ years of CAD/mechanical design experience (SolidWorks ideal) Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Product Design Engineering Experience designing and producing end-user physical products Manufacturing, assembly, and procurement experience Basic electronics knowledge (PCBs, sensors, firmware) Strong ownership mindset and appetite for startup pace Bonus if you have: Leadership experience in hardware teams Experience with sensors (LiDAR, cameras, GPS) Background at companies like Dyson, Siemens, aerospace, robotics, or automotive Location: Oxford (hybrid, 3–4 days onsite) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Share options scheme Annual performance and salary review Training in robotics and spatial AI Please apply if interested. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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