Mechanical Design Engineer - Agriculture
3 days ago
Royal Leamington Spa
Mostly Remote (UK-based, travel to Warwickshire HQ required a few days per month, along with some customer site visits) A well-funded, dynamic agricultural technology start-up is pioneering a novel, sustainable solution for crop cultivation. The company's core mission is to transform weed control by replacing chemical herbicides with a physical method. The company seeks a talented and knowledgeable Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team, working closely with the Lead Engineer. Core Responsibilities This is a product development-focused role, delivering on the company roadmap for new and existing agricultural machinery. Duties will also include: • Design & Development: The Engineer will contribute to the development of agricultural machines, including parts, enclosures, hydraulic mechanisms, and electro-mechanical systems., • Performance & Reliability: The role focuses on improving the performance and reliability of the existing machine fleet operating across the UK and Europe., • Cost Reduction: The Engineer will critically attack the cost of existing machinery and contribute to the ground-up design of a new, lighter, more efficient machine (Value Engineering)., • Hands-on Work: The role involves hands-on build, development testing, and ad-hoc travel to customer sites for diagnostic/troubleshooting work. Essential Skills & Experience • Candidates should have 4–5 years or more of relevant experience., • Direct experience in the development and design of agricultural machinery., • Proven experience in Design for Cost/Value Engineering., • Competence with a major CAD package (Autodesk Inventor beneficial)., • Proficiency with FEA and general mechanical engineering calculations., • Experience with production systems (e.g., engineering change control)., • Awareness of the Machinery Directive and risk assessment., • The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure in a flexible, dynamic, start-up environment. Beneficial Experience Experience working with the following systems is advantageous: • High voltage, • PTO driven machinery, • Hydraulic systems, • Generators and 3 phase electrical systems