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Product design engineer jobs in United Kingdom

  • Mechanical Technician
    Mechanical Technician
    15 hours ago
    £10–£18 hourly
    Part-time
    Borehamwood

    Cutting Edge Music Tech - On-Demand Vinyl Records We are seeking a Mechanical Technician to help us redefine the physical and digital music industry. elasticStage is building the world’s first on-demand vinyl and CD platform, unlocking physical music for the Digital Creator era. By 2030, there will be over 250 million music creators globally, most locked out of physical formats due to high minimum runs and operational complexity. elasticStage solves this through patented on-demand vinyl and CD manufacturing technology, powering a free-to-use platform where creators can produce and sell physical releases worldwide with no upfront costs or minimum quantities. And we are scaling fast: • 100,000+ creators are using the product within our first year of commercialisation., • Aiming for 20X growth by 2027., • Partnerships with SoundCloud and Amuse (with more major partners to come!)., • Shipped to 79 countries., • 4.7★ on Trustpilot and Google., • Recently raised a new funding, bringing the total capital raised to £30M., • Just moved to new office in Kings Cross. We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Technician to join our team on a short-term contract basis (1–2 weeks). This is a hands-on workshop role focused on the manufacture, finishing, inspection, and assembly of precision mechanical components and subassemblies. The successful candidate will be comfortable working from engineering drawings, using manual workshop equipment, and maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship throughout the build process. Responsibilities • Manufacture subassembly components to engineering specifications and stated tolerances., • Turn components on a manual lathe to the required dimensions and surface finish requirements., • Perform cutting operations on tubes using appropriate workshop equipment., • Carry out tube bending operations to specified geometries using dedicated bending equipment., • Bond components using two-part epoxy adhesives, including:, • Surface preparation, • Adhesive mixing, • Application, • Fixturing, • Controlled curing, • Deburr machined and cut components to remove sharp edges and ensure safe handling and functional performance., • Polish components to the required cosmetic and functional surface finish., • Inspect components during manufacture and on completion using measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, profile gauges, and visual inspection techniques., • Identify and communicate any drawing ambiguities, manufacturing concerns, or buildability issues to the Design Engineer., • Assemble finished components into subassemblies in accordance with drawings, specifications, and work instructions., • Assist with production and quality documentation as required., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment., • Follow all relevant health and safety procedures. Requirements • Previous experience as a mechanical technician, workshop technician, fitter, or precision assembly role., • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation., • Experience operating manual workshop equipment, including manual lathes., • Experience in measuring and inspecting components using precision measuring instruments., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work., • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively within a fast-paced environment., • Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Nice to Haves • Experience with precision mechanical assembly and subassembly manufacture., • Experience working with adhesives and bonding processes., • Familiarity with tube cutting and tube bending operations., • Experience working in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, motorsport, medical device, or other precision production environments. Benefits What We Offer • Temporary contract: 1–2 weeks, • Immediate start preferred, • Full-time, on-site role, • Competitive hourly or daily rate depending on experience, • Cutting-Edge Tech Office Environment: Work in a modern, tech-driven office environment equipped with the latest tools and technology., • Free Snacks and Beverages: Enjoy free snacks and beverages to keep you energised throughout the day., • Medical Insurance: Protect yourself with our comprehensive medical insurance plan. Work Location • This is a 5-day-per-week on-site role, working closely with teams at our production site in Elstree.

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  • Associate Product Manager, Digital
    Associate Product Manager, Digital
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    London

    About Us ------------ At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. About This Role ------------------- Blank Street's Digital Product team builds and continuously elevates the digital tools and systems that enable a best-in-class customer and in-store experience across every touchpoint. This includes our mobile app, POS, and internal tools. In this role, you will support the strategy, development, and day-to-day improvement of our consumer and employee-facing products. You will spend a lot of time helping existing products run better, while also supporting the development and rollout of new products and features. That means gathering feedback from the field, triaging bugs and issues, translating what we are hearing into clear fixes for engineering, and supporting rollout and training so changes land smoothly. We're open to a range of experience levels, if a more experienced candidate is a great fit, we're open to leveling the role accordingly. Over time, we want you to grow into a builder who can proactively prototype solutions and workflows (using AI-assisted development tools) to help the team move faster. Your work is structured around three pillars: 1. Product Strategy & Research understand user problems, gather feedback, and help shape what we build., 2. Execution triage issues, support launches and rollout, write documentation, and prototype solutions., 3. Product Insights & Analytics track metrics, analyze performance, and use data to inform decisions. This role is based fully in-person at our London office. What You'll Do ------------------ Product Strategy & Research • Collaborate on Product Strategy: Work alongside product managers, designers, and engineers to define product requirements, conduct market research, and shape product roadmaps. Understand user needs and business goals to identify new opportunities., • Gather and synthesize user feedback: Collect feedback from baristas, operators, and customers, identify pain points, and translate them into pragmatic improvements. Execution • Triage issues and improve core workflows: Partner with the field and support teams to capture bugs and pain points, reproduce issues, and translate them into clear tickets, acceptance criteria, and fixes for engineering., • Support launches, rollout, and training: Help plan releases, build training and enablement materials, and support rollout to shops so changes land well in the field., • Support product development: Create and maintain clear documentation, product requirements and user stories, to keep the team aligned on goals and deliverables. Assist across the full product lifecycle from ideation to launch., • Vibe code solutions: Use AI-assisted dev tools, no-code platforms, and scrappy prototypes to test and validate ideas quickly before we commit engineering resources. Product Insights & Analytics • Track and analyze metrics: Define, track, and analyze product metrics and KPIs. Gather data to understand product performance and inform future decisions., • Build reporting and dashboards: Create and maintain dashboards and reports that give the team visibility into product health, adoption, and engagement., • Support experimentation: Help design and analyze A/B tests to validate product hypotheses. Who You Are --------------- • 2+ years in a product-adjacent role (e.g., product management, product marketing, business analysis, operations/strategy with significant product exposure)., • Evidence you can ship: you've contributed to launching or improving a digital product, feature, workflow, or process end-to-end (problem → solution → rollout/measurement)., • Hands-on experience using AI-assisted build tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Copilot, v0, Replit) to prototype, automate workflows, or ship working solutions., • Comfort operating in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment (Product, Design, Engineering, Ops/Field teams), with frequent context switching., • Bonus Points:, • A portfolio of things you've built with AI tools (side projects, prototypes, internal tools, automations)., • Experience with product execution tools like Linear, Asana, Notion (or similar)., • Familiarity with automation/no-code tools (Zapier, Make, Airtable, Retool, etc.)., • Exposure to consumer tech, retail, hospitality, or multi-site operations. Benefits & Perks --------------------- • Equity package, • Private health and dental insurance, • 25 days of annual leave (on top of bank holidays), along with an additional paid day a year 'to start something extraordinary' ✨ and pursue a passion, • A salary sacrifice scheme to spend on Cycle to Work, bike subscriptions, pensions and medical, • Access to 1Rebel off-peak classes at the sites near our office, for free!, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️✨, • Great culture with regular team events

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