Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER - INNOVATIVE HARDWARE STARTUP Base Salary: Highly Competitive + Equity + Benefits Location: Central London (Battersea) Our client is one of London's most exciting hardware start-ups, backed by significant seed funding and already generating impressive revenue with their revolutionary household technology product. They're disrupting a massive global market with sustainable, innovative solutions. THE OPPORTUNITY: This is a rare chance to join a well-funded start-up at a crucial growth stage. You'll own the final development phases of their flagship product and shape their future technology roadmap. If you're passionate about bringing innovative hardware solutions to market and want to make a genuine global impact, this could be your ideal next move. THE ROLE: * Lead product development from late-stage prototyping through to mass production * Drive DFM/DFA optimization and production engineering * Collaborate with international manufacturing partners * Own the technical documentation and production specifications * Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure design excellence REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: * Minimum 10-15 years' product development experience * Strong track record of shipping consumer hardware products * Expert-level SolidWorks capabilities * Deep understanding of DFMA and DFMEA methodologies * Proven experience working with Asian manufacturers * Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals IDEAL BACKGROUND: * Experience with household appliances or similar consumer products * Expertise in fluid systems (pumps, valves) and thermal management * Knowledge of international compliance requirements * Experience bringing products to the North American market PACKAGE: * Top-tier base salary (negotiable based on experience) * Meaningful equity stake * Comprehensive benefits including pension * Relocation assistance if required COMPANY CULTURE: You'll be joining a talented team of experienced entrepreneurs and engineers who have previously built and scaled successful companies. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and focused on execution. LOCATION: Based at their modern offices near Battersea Power Station, with excellent transport links. This is an office-based role (5 days per week)