Lead Engineer, Mechanical Design
Core
Lead mechanical design and concept generation for Dyson's next-generation products, focusing on innovation, rapid prototyping, and transitioning technologies from upstream teams to delivery-ready status.
Role type
Lead Engineer, Mechanical Design (Advanced NPD)
Builds
New product concepts and matured technologies for Dyson appliances
Domain
Consumer electronics / Home appliances / Mechanical engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD, electro-mechanical systems, airflow and acoustics analysis, rapid prototyping, project management, cross-disciplinary collaboration, cost optimization, manufacturability assessment
Preferred skills
Multi-disciplinary capability (electronics, software, systems), disruptive thinking, customer-centric mindset, agile leadership
Technologies
CAD tools, prototyping equipment, electronic architecture platforms
Responsibilities
Identify unmet needs and pitch innovative product concepts; lead projects by managing sprints, timelines, and objectives; set technical budgets and high-level performance requirements; select and specify key components balancing performance and cost; collaborate with upstream teams and suppliers to mature technologies; work hands-on to prototype, test feasibility, and iterate designs; present design decisions and vision to stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities