Mechanical Design Engineer

4 weeks ago


Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Bot Kinetics Systems team, responsible for designing, developing, and supporting innovative engineering solutions for our fleet of autonomous bots. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in the development of automation equipment from conception to launch, including post-launch upgrades.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a mechanical design authority on projects, guiding technical decisions and ensuring sufficient calculations and analysis to substantiate the final outcome.
  • Ensure solutions take into account the needs of all disciplines and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate a thorough and logical working practice, documenting decisions, calculations, and evidence at every step of development.
  • Promote the use of a wide variety of tools to ensure designs are robust and optimized for manufacture.
  • Encourage creativity in problem-solving, the use of experiments, and early prototyping to reach the best outcome as quickly as possible.
  • Apply diverse experience to ensure all factors required for successful outcomes are considered, such as EMC, regulatory compliance, weight, and cost management.
  • Ensure both project and technical risks are mitigated while schedules are met.
  • Have a hands-on approach, taking on designing components, sub-systems, and products where needed.
  • Perform prototyping, testing, and other empirical analysis.
About You
  • A proven track record of designing complex electromechanical automation systems or machines for high-volume production and high reliability.
  • Familiar with designing for manufacture in volumes up to 20K P/A.
  • A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification with experience.
  • Experience acting as the mechanical design authority on multi-disciplinary projects.
  • A knowledge of relevant technological developments and design methods.
  • Familiar with risk identification and activities to de-risk designs.
  • Demonstrable expertise in using CAD software, including substantial experience drafting to BS8888 with the use of GD&T.
  • The ability to work within a team on multiple projects, to prioritize tasks, and to manage your own time autonomously in a fast-paced, changing environment.
About Ocado Group

Ocado Group is a world-leading technology company revolutionizing the way people shop for groceries. We are developing our own groundbreaking technology, opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate, and engaging in exciting new business partnerships around the world. As a pioneer in the industry, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and help us shape the future of retail.



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